2020 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · AE20 PDZ
2020 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 49,811 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE20 PDZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 49,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE20 PDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Subaru Outback (AE20 PDZ) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AE20 PDZ Mileage History
- 08/08/202324,586 mi
- 25/09/202434,959 mi+10,373 mi
- 29/04/202537,945 mi+2,986 mi
- 21/04/202649,811 mi+11,866 mi
Average of roughly 9,335 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Outback Mk5 (BS)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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