2021 Subaru Outback 2.5L Petrol · WA21 OSV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. In the most recent test in February 2026 at 30,492 miles, the car initially failed due to an ineffective offside windscreen wiper and both offside front and rear tyres being out. While it passed immediately following these repairs, the presence of these faults suggests the previous owner only addressed consumable items once they reached the point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. The progression from 18,939 miles in February 2024 to 24,657 miles in February 2025 shows a steady usage of roughly 5,700 miles over that year. This low-mileage profile generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though the long intervals between tests can sometimes mask the degradation of rubber components or brake fluid moisture if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should specifically inspect the front alignment and suspension geometry, as the uneven wear on the offside tyres noted in 2026 often points to issues with worn bushes or incorrect camber settings. The 2024 advisory regarding thin front brake pads and worn discs indicates the braking system was nearing service, so the buyer must verify the remaining life of the current pads and rotors. Given the recent wiper failure, a thorough check of the wiper arm tension and condition of the glass is necessary to ensure no further scratching or obstruction has been introduced.