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AU15 OWA

2015 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,337 mi
Last recorded94,337 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Forester53,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 OWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 94,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside front tyres becoming slightly perished

Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 81,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 68,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 55,313 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 42,396 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 41,667 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 35,561 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 26,896 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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AU15 OWA is a 2015 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 53,754 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU15 OWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 11 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU15 OWA is a 2015 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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