2006 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · BD55 VPE
2006 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 160,951 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD55 VPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2026
- 160,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD55 VPE 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 2006 Subaru Outback (BD55 VPE) between September 2025 and November 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps to the floor under pressure. (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
BD55 VPE Mileage History
- 24/09/2025156,259 mi
- 06/10/2025156,324 mi+65 mi
- 06/10/2026160,779 mi+4,455 mi
- 20/10/2026160,882 mi+103 mi
- 03/11/2026160,951 mi+69 mi
Average of roughly 4,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Outback Mk3 (BP)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Petrol)Serious
The 2.5L petrol still suffers from external head-gasket leaks that eventually require an engine-out repair, showing as oil leaking onto the exhaust (burning-oil smell), coolant loss or overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant and exhaust leaks as failure areas on this generation.
- Front Suspension Knocking (Strut Mounts, Bushes)Moderate
Knocks and clunks from the front end over bumps and on full-lock turns are commonly traced to worn strut top mounts or suspension bushes. Suspension is a leading MOT failure category on the Outback, so front-end knocks should be investigated at a viewing.
- Rear Subframe and Underbody CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe, suspension mounts and underbody, often before the body panels look rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if left unchecked.
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