2006 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · YD06 SHO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a transition from significant mechanical concerns to basic upkeep. The most recent test in July 2025 at 163,704 miles resulted in a pass with an advisory for an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This follows a clean record in July 2024, suggesting that the more serious issues identified in previous years have likely been addressed, and the vehicle is currently in a stable state regarding primary systems. At 163,704 miles over twenty years, the Subaru averages approximately 8,185 miles per annum, which aligns with typical annual usage for a car of this age. There is a notable gap in records between September 2021 and December 2022, where the vehicle covered roughly 6,000 miles in fifteen months. However, the subsequent accumulation of over 26,000 miles over the last three years indicates a regular driving pattern which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber-based components and engine seals. A buyer must perform a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2021 test at 137,714 miles flagged worn back bushes on both sides and play in anti-roll bar linkages. While these were not noted in later tests, the uneven tyre wear recorded in the 2025 advisory often signals a lingering alignment issue or persistent bushing failure that requires attention. The failure in December 2022 due to high carbon monoxide emissions indicates the engine once suffered from poor combustion; a buyer should verify that the idle remains smooth and the exhaust system is intact to ensure this fault was permanently rectified.