2015 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · CE15 AOB

The Subaru Outback presents a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 March 2026 at 96,132 miles passed with zero defects, marking three consecutive clean certificates. The only recorded advisory in the entire history was a single inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp noted on 25 March 2022 at 63,726 miles. That minor electrical defect was resolved by the following test in March 2023, and no further issues have emerged since. This pattern indicates a vehicle that has transitioned from minor early neglect into consistent, defect-free upkeep. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable. Between the March 2022 test at 63,726 miles and the March 2026 test at 96,132 miles, the vehicle covered 32,406 miles over four years, averaging roughly 8,100 miles annually. This aligns closely with the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 8,739 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps in the annual test record, and the odometer progression shows no signs of irregularity or long-term standing. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. The absence of advisories does not guarantee the absence of wear. At 96,132 miles, consumable components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes are likely approaching replacement age regardless of test outcomes. The symmetrical all-wheel-drive system and boxer engine demand particular attention to fluid condition, turbocharger health if applicable, and any signs of oil weeping from gaskets. Underbody corrosion should be inspected carefully, as Subaru platforms of this era can develop structural rust around rear arches, sills, and subframes, particularly if the vehicle has spent time in coastal or salted-road environments. A pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Subaru drivetrain quirks remains the most reliable way to confirm long-term structural integrity.