2008 Subaru Outback 3.0L Petrol · BU08 NLO
2008 Subaru Outback (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 214,495 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU08 NLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 214,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU08 NLO 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 2008 Subaru Outback (BU08 NLO) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BU08 NLO Mileage History
- 23/03/2022166,092 mi
- 21/03/2023183,543 mi+17,451 mi
- 10/04/2024199,617 mi+16,074 mi
- 10/04/2025214,458 mi+14,841 mi
- 15/04/2025214,495 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 15,799 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
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- 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.
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