2018 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · DH18 HHD
2018 Subaru Outback (2.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 33,369 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU OUTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DH18 HHD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2022
- 33,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DH18 HHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Subaru Outback (DH18 HHD) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 June 2022 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DH18 HHD Mileage History
- 14/06/202233,369 mi
- 14/06/202233,369 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Outback Mk5 (BS)
Our database tracks 3 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 Control Arm Bushing WearModerate
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- DPF and EGR BlockageModerate
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