2018 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · AY18 WKB
2018 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 24,468 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY18 WKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 24,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
AY18 WKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Subaru Outback (AY18 WKB) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60 R18 100v (5.2.3”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AY18 WKB Mileage History
- 28/06/202313,604 mi
- 11/06/202417,526 mi+3,922 mi
- 18/06/202520,914 mi+3,388 mi
- 18/06/202520,914 mi
- 17/06/202624,468 mi+3,554 mi
Average of roughly 3,657 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Outback Mk5 (BS)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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