2015 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · CE15 AOV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in suspension-related wear. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 81,800 miles, the tester identified a worn offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush. This follows a pattern of escalating suspension defects noted in 2025 and 2024, where multiple front suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar components were flagged for wear without yet reaching excessive movement. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's eleven-year age, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. The record shows regular annual testing with intervals of roughly 3,000 to 9,000 miles between tests. For instance, the car covered 6,141 miles between the March 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady usage suggests a predictable wear profile, though the relatively low annual mileage explains the gradual degradation of rubber-based suspension components which perish over time regardless of the total distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire front and rear suspension geometry. The recurring failures of suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages indicate that the rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life. Attention should be paid to cracking or tearing in these bushes and any play in ball joints to prevent future failures. Additionally, the 2022 record of thin rear inner brake pads and the 2024 advisory regarding uneven tyre wear on the edges suggest the owner may have deferred routine maintenance until the MOT failure threshold rather than performing preventative servicing.