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Subaru Outback MOT pass rate and common problems

79.8% of Subaru Outbacks passed the 2024 MOT (7,550 first tests): 75.0% at the first attempt and 4.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 4 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 12% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 87.6 (95% CI 84.2–91.0; 100 = normal).

Subaru Outback at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate79.8%incl. 4.7% fixed at the test centre20247550
Passed at the first attempt75.0%all first tests20247550
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 84.2–91.0)87.6index100 = normal for its age · rank 331 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20247550
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment22.1per 10018.1 same-age2019–202444070
Dangerous defects8.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202444070
Advisory items144.5per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202444070
strip · Subaru Outback · MOT Risk Index · 87.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Subaru Outback. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 331 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 303 and 359 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Subaru Outback index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank331of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20247550
Best rank within its 95% interval303rankother models held where they are20247550
Worst rank within its 95% interval359rankother models held where they are20247550

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index is unchanged in the 24 September 2026 release.

What actually fails on a Subaru Outback MOT, and how often?

Subaru Outback MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 22.1 per 100 tests, against 18.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 44,070).

bar · Subaru Outback · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 22.1 vs 18.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment22.1per 10018.12019–20249757
Suspension17.1per 10015.72019–20247524
Brakes10.5per 10011.82019–20244645
Visibility7.7per 1008.02019–20243411
Body, chassis, structure7.3per 1005.62019–20243226
Tyres6per 1009.02019–20242657

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 44,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Subaru Outback compare with cars of the same age?

At every age shown, the Subaru Outback is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example suspension at age 3: 0.3 failures per 100 tests, against 0.6 (2019–2024, n = 3,452).

bullet · Subaru Outback · Tyres, age 3 · 3.6 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 3.6 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.4 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.3 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.7 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.0 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.4 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 3.3 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.7 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 33.6per 1004.22019–20243452
Brakes, age 31.4per 1001.82019–20243452
Suspension, age 30.3per 1000.62019–20243452
Tyres, age 43.7per 1004.52019–20243546
Brakes, age 42.0per 1002.42019–20243546
Suspension, age 40.4per 1001.22019–20243546
Tyres, age 53.3per 1005.12019–20243531
Brakes, age 52.7per 1003.12019–20243531
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.1per 1002.22019–20243531
Tyres, age 64.2per 1005.52019–20243204
Brakes, age 63.4per 1003.82019–20243204
Suspension, age 62.5per 1003.72019–20243204
Tyres, age 73.9per 1006.02019–20242897
Brakes, age 73.1per 1004.52019–20242897
Suspension, age 74.2per 1005.72019–20242897
Tyres, age 83.4per 1006.32019–20243031
Brakes, age 84.5per 1005.42019–20243031
Suspension, age 86.4per 1007.82019–20243031

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Subaru Outback's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Subaru Outback advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 20.7% of the time.

funnel · Subaru Outback · Suspension · 20.7 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 20.7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension20.7% next failmedian model2019–20247690
Body, chassis, structure18.0% next failmedian model2019–20241521
Brakes11.6% next failmedian model2019–20247123
Noise, emissions and leaks10.3% next failmedian model2019–20241043
Tyres7.2% next failmedian model2019–20246844
Identification of the vehicle3.7% next failmedian model2019–2024845
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241723

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Subaru Outback got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Subaru Outback MOTs flag suspension most: 48.7 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 44,070).

bar · Subaru Outback · Suspension · 48.7 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension48.7per 10026.22019–202421448
Brakes38.1per 10034.72019–202416799
Tyres36.2per 10039.72019–202415953
Non-component advisories6per 1007.82019–20242626
Body, chassis, structure5.9per 1004.62019–20242591
Noise, emissions and leaks3.7per 1005.22019–20241639

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 44,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Subaru Outback?

For Subaru Outbacks aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 4.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 5,265).

bar · Subaru Outback · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 2.9 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20241659
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20241659
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20241659
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20241659
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241659
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241659
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 470 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024470
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 470 cars)4.0% next fail2019–2024470
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 470 cars)3.2% next fail2019–2024470
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 470 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024470
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 193 cars)7.8% next fail2019–2024193
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 193 cars)6.7% next fail2019–2024193
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 193 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024193
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20245265
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20245265
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20245265
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20245265
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20245265
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20245265
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20245265
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20245265
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20245265
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–20242145
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.4% next fail2019–20242145
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20242145
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–20242145
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–20242145
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20242145
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20242145
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242145
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–20241024
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20241024
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20241024
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20241024
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4% next fail2019–20241024
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20241024
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241024
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241024
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.0% next fail2019–20243317
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20243317
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20243317
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20243317
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20243317
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20243317
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20243317
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20243317
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory11.4% next fail2019–20241995
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20241995
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–20241995
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–20241995
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.4% next fail2019–20241995
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–20241995
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20241995
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241995
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241995
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail17.2% next fail2019–20241392
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–20241392
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20241392
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–20241392
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–20241392
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–20241392
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20241392
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241392
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass13.1% next fail2019–20242157
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–20242157
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.8% next fail2019–20242157
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20242157
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20242157
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20242157
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20242157
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20242157
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242157
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory20.8% next fail2019–20242086
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory13.8% next fail2019–20242086
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.3% next fail2019–20242086
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–20242086
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.8% next fail2019–20242086
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20242086
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.1% next fail2019–20242086
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20242086
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242086
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242086
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail22.9% next fail2019–20242105
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail17.5% next fail2019–20242105
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–20242105
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–20242105
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.2% next fail2019–20242105
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–20242105
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–20242105
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–20242105
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242105
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242105
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242105
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass15.1% next fail2019–20241704
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass12.4% next fail2019–20241704
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.7% next fail2019–20241704
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–20241704
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20241704
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20241704
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20241704
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20241704
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241704
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory23% next fail2019–20242187
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.0% next fail2019–20242187
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory11.9% next fail2019–20242187
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–20242187
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.3% next fail2019–20242187
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20242187
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20242187
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20242187
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242187
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail28.7% next fail2019–20242647
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail22.2% next fail2019–20242647
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.9% next fail2019–20242647
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.3% next fail2019–20242647
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.9% next fail2019–20242647
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–20242647
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–20242647
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20242647
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242647
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20242647
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242647
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.5% next fail2019–2024963
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass13.8% next fail2019–2024963
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.8% next fail2019–2024963
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–2024963
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–2024963
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–2024963
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–2024963
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–2024963
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–2024963
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory22.8% next fail2019–20241484
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory22.8% next fail2019–20241484
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.9% next fail2019–20241484
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–20241484
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–20241484
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.1% next fail2019–20241484
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20241484
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20241484
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20241484
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20241484
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241484
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail32.9% next fail2019–20241808
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail27.4% next fail2019–20241808
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail17.9% next fail2019–20241808
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.8% next fail2019–20241808
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.3% next fail2019–20241808
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.1% next fail2019–20241808
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–20241808
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20241808
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20241808
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20241808
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20241808

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Subaru Outback get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Subaru Outback gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 8.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 52.1 major and 16.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Subaru Outback · Dangerous defects · 8.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 8.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects8.7per 10011.22019–202444070

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 44,070 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Subaru Outback still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Subaru Outback go from 8.4% at age 3 to 41.1% at age 19 (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 35.3–47.1%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 35.3–47.1%) (2024, n = 7,550).

line · Subaru Outback · Age 3 · 8.4 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 8.4. Age 19 (rough esti: 41.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 38.4% failed first time12.42024609
Age 4 (rough estimate: 253 tests, 95% interval 8.1–16.0%)11.5% failed first time13.12024253
Age 512.0% failed first time15.12024593
Age 613.8% failed first time17.52024646
Age 7 (rough estimate: 463 tests, 95% interval 10.2–16.3%)13.0% failed first time20.22024463
Age 815.0% failed first time23.32024747
Age 921.5% failed first time26.52024773
Age 10 (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 18.8–29.9%)23.9% failed first time30.12024226
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 29.8–41.4%)35.4% failed first time33.22024260
Age 12 (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 31.7–42.7%)37.0% failed first time35.72024289
Age 13 (rough estimate: 476 tests, 95% interval 29.7–38.2%)33.8% failed first time38.22024476
Age 14 (rough estimate: 450 tests, 95% interval 32.1–41.0%)36.4% failed first time40.42024450
Age 15 (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 34.4–45.6%)39.9% failed first time41.62024291
Age 16 (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 38.7–52.2%)45.4% failed first time43.12024205
Age 17 (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 36.4–46.5%)41.3% failed first time43.12024358
Age 18 (rough estimate: 387 tests, 95% interval 37.3–47.1%)42.1% failed first time43.92024387
Age 19 (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 35.3–47.1%)41.1% failed first time43.52024263

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Subaru Outback compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 13 of 18 ages shown, Subaru Outbacks fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 12, where they fail more often: 38.1% against 30.5% (2024, n = 2,745).

line · Subaru Outback · Age 3 · 8.5 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 8.5. Age 20: 38.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 38.5% fail10.820243452
Age 410.7% fail12.320243546
Age 512.4% fail14.220243531
Age 615.4% fail16.120243204
Age 717.2% fail18.320242897
Age 821.3% fail20.520243031
Age 926.2% fail23.120242855
Age 1031.3% fail25.620242530
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1135.3% fail28.220242566
Age 1238.1% fail30.520242745
Age 1339.5% fail32.620242893
Age 1440.8% fail34.620242803
Age 1542.1% fail36.020242518
Age 1643.3% fail37.120242026
Age 1745.0% fail37.520241546
Age 1844.2% fail37.820241010
Age 1941% fail37.42024522
Age 2038.1% fail37.02024231

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Subaru Outback years should I avoid?

The Subaru Outback build year that fails most for its age is 2013: index 112.2 (95% CI 101.9–122.6) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,705).

Build year matters for the Subaru Outback: 2013 Subaru Outbacks fail more than their age would predict, 2017 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Subaru Outback · Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 1,098 tests, 95% interval 89.4–107.0) · 98.2 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2004 (rough estimate: 1,098 tests, 95% interval 89.4–107.0)98.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241098
Build year 2005 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 1,910 tests, 95% interval 100.7–114.8)107.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241910
Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 2,906 tests, 95% interval 93.9–105.1)99.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242906
Build year 2007 (rough estimate: 2,795 tests, 95% interval 94.9–106.5)100.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242795
Build year 2008 (rough estimate: 1,870 tests, 95% interval 96.9–111.6)104.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241870
Build year 2009 (rough estimate: 2,442 tests, 95% interval 94.9–107.9)101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242442
Build year 2010 (rough estimate: 3,278 tests, 95% interval 90.0–101.4)95.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243278
Build year 2011 (rough estimate: 3,423 tests, 95% interval 95.1–107.2)101.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243423
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2012 (rough estimate: 1,905 tests, 95% interval 94.7–112.2)103.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241905
Build year 2013 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 1,705 tests, 95% interval 101.9–122.6)112.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241705
Build year 2014 (rough estimate: 1,428 tests, 95% interval 94.8–119.0)106.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241428
Build year 201599.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244761
Build year 201698.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244582
Build year 2017 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 2,420 tests, 95% interval 76.8–98.5)87.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242420
Build year 2018 (rough estimate: 2,616 tests, 95% interval 85.8–108.3)97index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242616
Build year 2019 (rough estimate: 1,792 tests, 95% interval 85.6–114.9)100.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241792
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 499 tests, 95% interval 74.2–132.7)103.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024499

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Subaru Outback MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Subaru Outback MOT: about £83 (up to about £157 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 7,550).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Subaru Outback · Expected repair bill · 82.9 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill82.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7550
Estimated range lower82.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7550
Estimated range upper157.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7550
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)30.9GBP expected contribution140price catalogue7550
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)30.8GBP expected contribution180price catalogue7550
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)15.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue7550
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)5.4GBP expected contribution90price catalogue7550

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Subaru Outback more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Subaru Outback and 3 as often or more. The Subaru Outback has an MOT Risk Index of 87.6, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 7,550).

bar · Subaru Outback · Subaru Outback (this model) · 87.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Subaru Outback (this model)87.6index100 = normal20247550
Saab 9-586.2index87.620247998
Volvo S8082.8index87.620247070
Jeep Wrangler94.2index87.620247038
Jaguar S-Type91index87.6202411255
Jeep Grand Cherokee80index87.620249934
Volvo XC7085.2index87.6202417373
Nissan Elgrand92.8index87.6202413301
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Toyota Alphard79.8index87.6202410637

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Subaru Outback normally do?

At age 8, the median Subaru Outback had covered 72,572 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 55,945 to 91,143 miles (2024, n = 747).

line · Subaru Outback · Age 3 median · 25894 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 25894. Age 19 P75 (rough : 158487. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median25894miles2024609
Age 3 P2517980miles2024609
Age 3 P7535611miles2024609
Age 4 median (rough estimate)31856miles2024253
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)21729miles2024253
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)42563miles2024253
Age 5 median38025miles2024593
Age 5 P2527261miles2024593
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7549828miles2024593
Age 6 median50146miles2024646
Age 6 P2536074miles2024646
Age 6 P7563985miles2024646
Age 7 median (rough estimate)58619miles2024463
Age 7 P25 (rough estimate)44176miles2024463
Age 7 P75 (rough estimate)78190miles2024463
Age 8 median72572miles2024747
Age 8 P2555945miles2024747
Age 8 P7591143miles2024747
Age 9 median85466miles2024773
Age 9 P2564870miles2024773
Age 9 P75104707miles2024773
Age 10 median (rough estimate)99161miles2024226
Age 10 P25 (rough estimate)77875miles2024226
Age 10 P75 (rough estimate)119405miles2024226
Age 11 median (rough estimate)97039miles2024260
Age 11 P25 (rough estimate)78592miles2024260
Age 11 P75 (rough estimate)120995miles2024260
Age 12 median (rough estimate)109581miles2024289
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)88007miles2024289
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)127737miles2024289
Age 13 median (rough estimate)114500miles2024476
Age 13 P25 (rough estimate)93103miles2024476
Age 13 P75 (rough estimate)139572miles2024476
Age 14 median (rough estimate)123857miles2024450
Age 14 P25 (rough estimate)97546miles2024450
Age 14 P75 (rough estimate)150733miles2024450
Age 15 median (rough estimate)111959miles2024291
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)89036miles2024291
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)134869miles2024291
Age 16 median (rough estimate)120023miles2024205
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)91548miles2024205
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)144937miles2024205
Age 17 median (rough estimate)125081miles2024358
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)97752miles2024358
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)149078miles2024358
Age 18 median (rough estimate)127033miles2024387
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)103046miles2024387
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)150342miles2024387
Age 19 median (rough estimate)128331miles2024263
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)105733miles2024263
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)158487miles2024263

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Subaru Outback MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 8.4% of Subaru Outbacks with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 32.8% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 484). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Subaru Outback · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 8.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles8.1% failed first time20241002
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 11.3–18.1%)14.4% failed first time2024410
Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 6.1–11.4%)8.4% failed first time2024417
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles13.6% failed first time20241010
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles19.2% failed first time2024771
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 364 tests, 95% interval 19.3–28%)23.4% failed first time2024364
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 22.8–44.7%)32.8% failed first time202467
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 15.8–28.1%)21.3% failed first time2024169
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 469 tests, 95% interval 28.1–36.6%)32.2% failed first time2024469
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles35.5% failed first time2024691
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 34.7–44.8%)39.7% failed first time2024353
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 26–42.8%)33.9% failed first time2024118
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 28.8–39.2%)33.8% failed first time2024314
Age 15+, 100-140k miles42.8% failed first time2024690
Age 15+, 140k+ miles46.9% failed first time2024584

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Subaru Outback last?

37.1% of Subaru Outbacks tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 8.9% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 16,313).

line · Subaru Outback · 100,000 miles · 37.1 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 37.1. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles37.1% of tested cars202416313
150,000 miles8.9% of tested cars20243908
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 0.8–1.0%)0.9% of tested cars2024389

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Subaru Outback driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Subaru Outback index is 84.3, against 89.7 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 7,550).

slope · Subaru Outback · Age and mileage adjusted index · 84.3 vs 89.7 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 89.7 vs 84.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index84.3index89.72019–20247550

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Subaru Outback fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Subaru Outbacks fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 27.5% against 23.7%.

bar · Subaru Outback · Petrol · 23.7 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol23.7% fail first timeother fuels20244972
Diesel27.5% fail first timeother fuels20242565

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Subaru Outback engine is best?

For its age, the best Subaru Outback engine is the petrol over 2.0 litre at index 95.6, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 108.5, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 7,550).

bar · Subaru Outback · Petrol over 2.0 litre · 95.6 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre95.6index vs model norm100 = model average202426594
Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 79.8–120.9)99.4index vs model norm100 = model average2024163
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre108.5index vs model norm100 = model average202417082

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Subaru Outback fail its MOT most?

Subaru Outback fails first-time MOTs most in Dundee (DD): 44.3% against 27.1% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 343).

First-time failure rates for the Subaru Outback range from 15.3% in the Kilmarnock (KA) postcode area to 38.9% in the Exeter (EX) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Subaru Outback · Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 39.1–49.6%) · 44.3 vs 25.0 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 17%. 38%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 39.1–49.6%)44.3% fail first time25.02024343
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 36.9–47.9%)42.3% fail first time25.02024305
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 37.3–47.4%)42.3% fail first time25.02024369
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 11.3–20.5%)15.3% fail first time25.02024235
Kilmarnock (KA)15.3% fail first time25.02024619
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 10.7–21.9%)15.5% fail first time25.02024161
Exeter (EX)38.9% fail first time25.02024594
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 31.1–46.7%)38.6% fail first time25.02024145
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Aberdeen (AB)37.6% fail first time25.020241009
London E (E) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 28.8–46.6%)37.3% fail first time25.02024110
London W (W) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 28.8–45.9%)37.0% fail first time25.02024119
London N (N) (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 28.3–42.8%)35.2% fail first time25.02024162
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 382 tests, 95% interval 30.5–40.0%)35.1% fail first time25.02024382
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 29.3–41.1%)34.9% fail first time25.02024249
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 30.0–39.7%)34.7% fail first time25.02024366
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 280 tests, 95% interval 29.3–40.4%)34.6% fail first time25.02024280
Southampton (SO)33.8% fail first time25.02024610
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 380 tests, 95% interval 29.1–38.6%)33.7% fail first time25.02024380
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 26.8–41.1%)33.5% fail first time25.02024164
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 363 tests, 95% interval 28.7–38.3%)33.3% fail first time25.02024363
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 26.8–40.6%)33.3% fail first time25.02024174
York (YO) (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 28.2–37.4%)32.6% fail first time25.02024392
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 478 tests, 95% interval 28.6–37.0%)32.6% fail first time25.02024478
Gloucester (GL)32.6% fail first time25.02024979
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 27.4–38.1%)32.5% fail first time25.02024286
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 27.9–36.7%)32.1% fail first time25.02024423
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 24.2–41.3%)32.1% fail first time25.02024112
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 26.6–37.8%)31.9% fail first time25.02024263
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 27.9–36.2%)31.9% fail first time25.02024483
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 27.1–36.0%)31.4% fail first time25.02024417
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 478 tests, 95% interval 27.2–35.5%)31.2% fail first time25.02024478
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 25.1–37.7%)31.1% fail first time25.02024206
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 25.3–37.5%)31.1% fail first time25.02024219
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 25.2–37.5%)31.0% fail first time25.02024213
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 24.3–37.4%)30.5% fail first time25.02024187
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 365 tests, 95% interval 25.7–35.0%)30.1% fail first time25.02024365
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 25.2–35.5%)30.1% fail first time25.02024302
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 24.4–36.5%)30.1% fail first time25.02024216
Ipswich (IP)29.9% fail first time25.02024891
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 23.6–36.9%)29.8% fail first time25.02024181
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 23.9–35.9%)29.6% fail first time25.02024220
Derby (DE)29.4% fail first time25.02024642
Oxford (OX)29.3% fail first time25.02024833
Reading (RG)29.3% fail first time25.020241005
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 22.4–36.4%)28.9% fail first time25.02024159
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 21.9–36.6%)28.7% fail first time25.02024143
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 22.7–35.4%)28.6% fail first time25.02024192
Peterborough (PE)28.6% fail first time25.02024674
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 23.9–33.8%)28.6% fail first time25.02024315
Carlisle (CA)28.5% fail first time25.02024575
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 23.8–33.5%)28.4% fail first time25.02024324
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 23.6–33.6%)28.3% fail first time25.02024314
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 23.5–33.7%)28.3% fail first time25.02024300
Torquay (TQ)28.1% fail first time25.02024524
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 22.0–34.9%)28.0% fail first time25.02024182
Cambridge (CB)28.0% fail first time25.02024511
Guildford (GU)27.3% fail first time25.020241614
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 20.7–33.8%)26.7% fail first time25.02024172
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 19.2–35.6%)26.6% fail first time25.02024109
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 20.3–34.0%)26.6% fail first time25.02024158
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 341 tests, 95% interval 22.0–31.3%)26.4% fail first time25.02024341
Redhill (RH)26.1% fail first time25.02024537
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 21.8–30.1%)25.7% fail first time25.02024424
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 20.1–31.7%)25.5% fail first time25.02024212
Leeds (LS)25.4% fail first time25.02024654
Shrewsbury (SY)24.9% fail first time25.02024505
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 426 tests, 95% interval 21.0–29.2%)24.9% fail first time25.02024426
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 19.0–31.2%)24.6% fail first time25.02024191
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 352 tests, 95% interval 20.2–29.2%)24.4% fail first time25.02024352
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 17.8–32.1%)24.3% fail first time25.02024136
Taunton (TA)24.2% fail first time25.02024780
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 19.6–29.5%)24.2% fail first time25.02024285
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 18.5–30.4%)24.0% fail first time25.02024196
Norwich (NR)23.9% fail first time25.02024606
Edinburgh (EH)23.8% fail first time25.020241033
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 19.0–29.2%)23.8% fail first time25.02024265
Northampton (NN)23.7% fail first time25.02024747
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 363 tests, 95% interval 19.6–28.3%)23.7% fail first time25.02024363
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 18.0–30.3%)23.6% fail first time25.02024182
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 386 tests, 95% interval 19.6–28.1%)23.6% fail first time25.02024386
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 19.4–28.2%)23.5% fail first time25.02024357
Tonbridge (TN)23.1% fail first time25.020241167
Swindon (SN)23.1% fail first time25.02024883
Newcastle (NE)23% fail first time25.02024774
Glasgow (G)22.9% fail first time25.02024685
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 396 tests, 95% interval 18.6–26.8%)22.5% fail first time25.02024396
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 16.5–28.2%)21.8% fail first time25.02024188
Hemel Hempstead (HP)21.7% fail first time25.02024612
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 277 tests, 95% interval 17.2–26.9%)21.7% fail first time25.02024277
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 14.9–29.6%)21.4% fail first time25.02024117
Sheffield (S)21.3% fail first time25.02024922
Birmingham (B)21.0% fail first time25.02024624
Newport (NP)21.0% fail first time25.02024658
Inverness (IV)20.7% fail first time25.02024762
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 15.3–27.0%)20.6% fail first time25.02024180
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 14.7–26.4%)19.9% fail first time25.02024176
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 15.5–24.7%)19.6% fail first time25.02024285
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 480 tests, 95% interval 15.5–22.5%)18.8% fail first time25.02024480
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 455 tests, 95% interval 15.2–22.3%)18.5% fail first time25.02024455
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 11.2–25.7%)17.3% fail first time25.02024104
Coventry (CV)16.9% fail first time25.02024935

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Subaru Outback rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Subaru Outback MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.9 times the national rate: 1.44% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 7,528).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Subaru Outback · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.9 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.9ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers7528

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Subaru Outback ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 72.6% of Subaru Outbacks tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Subaru Outback · Likely compliant · 72.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant72.6% estimate20247550

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Subaru Outback?

Of failed Subaru Outback MOTs, 34.9% were retested the same day and a further 59.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 8,306).

bar · Subaru Outback · Same-day retest · 34.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest34.9%failed initial tests2019–20248306
Retest within 10 days59.9%failed initial tests2019–20248306
Clean MOT streak35.5%observed chains2019–20247899
Repeat advisory34.0%observed chains2019–20247899
Decreasing odometer0.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20248651

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Subaru Outback?

Subaru Outbacks aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 14.2% of tests, against 26.7% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 2,392).

bullet · Subaru Outback · Low-use first-time failure · 14.2 vs 26.7 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 14.2 vs 26.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure14.2%26.72019–20242392
Low-use gap-12.5percentage points8–12k miles2019–20242392

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Subaru Outback likely to last?

Subaru Outbacks tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 7.9 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Subaru Outback · Age 5 · 10.2 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 510.2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 88.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 107.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 125.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)2.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Subaru Outbacks are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Subaru Outbacks tested at ages 4 to 6, about 15 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 522).

line · Subaru Outback · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 19: 15.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243452
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243546
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243531
Age 693.5% of age 4–6 baseline20243204
Age 784.5% of age 4–6 baseline20242897
Age 888.4% of age 4–6 baseline20243031
Age 983.3% of age 4–6 baseline20242855
Age 1073.8% of age 4–6 baseline20242530
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1174.9% of age 4–6 baseline20242566
Age 1280.1% of age 4–6 baseline20242745
Age 1384.4% of age 4–6 baseline20242893
Age 1481.8% of age 4–6 baseline20242803
Age 1573.5% of age 4–6 baseline20242518
Age 1659.1% of age 4–6 baseline20242026
Age 1745.1% of age 4–6 baseline20241546
Age 1829.5% of age 4–6 baseline20241010
Age 1915.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024522

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Subaru Outback fails, does it fail again?

Subaru Outbacks that fail once are much more likely to fail again: 35.3% failed the next MOT after a fail, against 22.5% after a pass (test chains 2019–2024). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 33.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Subaru Outback · Repeat after fail · 35.3 vs 22.5 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 35.3 vs 22.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail35.3%22.52019–20242698

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Subaru Outback faults come together?

On Subaru Outbacks, identification of the vehicle and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 6.6 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 33).

Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 4.6–9.3)6.6liftexpected joint rate202433
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks6.1liftexpected joint rate2024637
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks6.1liftexpected joint rate2024566
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 4.0–8.6)6.0liftexpected joint rate202429
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 3.9–7.0)5.3liftexpected joint rate202447
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 3.6–6.9)5.0liftexpected joint rate202439
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 3.3–7.2)5.0liftexpected joint rate202429
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 3.4–6.4)4.7liftexpected joint rate202441
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 3.2–6.3)4.6liftexpected joint rate202436
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 3.3–5.8)4.5liftexpected joint rate202453
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 78 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.4)4.3liftexpected joint rate202478
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.8–6.0)4.2liftexpected joint rate202429
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.4)4.1liftexpected joint rate202455
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.9)4.1liftexpected joint rate2024130
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.7)4.1liftexpected joint rate202436
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.3)4liftexpected joint rate202452
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.9liftexpected joint rate2024823
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.8)3.9liftexpected joint rate202482
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension3.9liftexpected joint rate2024597
Brakes + Suspension3.8liftexpected joint rate20241050
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.8)3.8liftexpected joint rate202467
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.7liftexpected joint rate2024907
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.4)3.4liftexpected joint rate202465
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.4liftexpected joint rate20241131
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes3.3liftexpected joint rate2024546
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.9)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024142
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.3liftexpected joint rate20241840
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.3liftexpected joint rate20241230
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.6)3.3liftexpected joint rate202431
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.2)3.2liftexpected joint rate202444
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.3)3.0liftexpected joint rate202427
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.3)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024358
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 304 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024304
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 194 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024194
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.5)2.7liftexpected joint rate202459
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate2024657
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 459 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024459
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 467 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.7)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024467
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate2024935
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024405
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024293
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 253 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024253
Suspension + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate2024640
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Subaru Outback had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 15 safety recall campaigns matched to the Subaru Outback; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched15campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register7550

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Subaru Outback cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Subaru Outbacks tested at age 5, about 12 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 24 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 609 tests, 95% interval 6.4–10.8%)8.4% fail first time2024609
Age 4 (rough estimate: 253 tests, 95% interval 8.1–16.0%)11.5% fail first time2024253
Age 5 (rough estimate: 593 tests, 95% interval 9.6–14.8%)12.0% fail first time2024593
Age 6 (rough estimate: 646 tests, 95% interval 11.3–16.6%)13.8% fail first time2024646
Age 7 (rough estimate: 463 tests, 95% interval 10.2–16.3%)13.0% fail first time2024463
Age 8 (rough estimate: 747 tests, 95% interval 12.6–17.7%)15.0% fail first time2024747
Age 9 (rough estimate: 773 tests, 95% interval 18.7–24.5%)21.5% fail first time2024773
Age 10 (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 18.8–29.9%)23.9% fail first time2024226
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 29.8–41.4%)35.4% fail first time2024260
Age 12 (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 31.7–42.7%)37.0% fail first time2024289
Age 13 (rough estimate: 476 tests, 95% interval 29.7–38.2%)33.8% fail first time2024476
Age 14 (rough estimate: 450 tests, 95% interval 32.1–41.0%)36.4% fail first time2024450
Age 15 (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 34.4–45.6%)39.9% fail first time2024291
Age 16 (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 38.7–52.2%)45.4% fail first time2024205
Age 17 (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 36.4–46.5%)41.3% fail first time2024358
Age 18 (rough estimate: 387 tests, 95% interval 37.3–47.1%)42.1% fail first time2024387
Age 19 (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 35.3–47.1%)41.1% fail first time2024263

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Subaru Outback? (US market)

NHTSA lists 1376 US technical service bulletins for the Subaru Outback (US market, Subaru OUTBACK, model years 2015–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Subaru Outback · US service bulletins · 1376 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Subaru OUTBACK, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins1376bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 20122bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 201313bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 201467bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 201589bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 2016122bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 201736bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 201889bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 2019135bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 2020152bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 2021150bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 2022128bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 2023102bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 2024113bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 2025122bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550
Year 202656bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7550

Source: NHTSA, US market, Subaru OUTBACK, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Subaru Outback to NHTSA concerns visibility: 1,904 complaints (US market, Subaru OUTBACK, model years 2015–2022 only).

bar · Subaru Outback · Visibility · 1904 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Subaru OUTBACK, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility1904complaintsNHTSA + 20241904
Lamps & electrical1899complaintsNHTSA + 20241899
Engine (not MOT-tested)321complaintsNHTSA + 2024321
Transmission (not MOT-tested)234complaintsNHTSA + 2024234
Body & structure155complaintsNHTSA + 2024155
Steering152complaintsNHTSA + 2024152

Source: NHTSA, US market, Subaru OUTBACK, model years 2015–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Subaru Outback fail inspections in other countries too?

In Norway, 25.6% of Subaru Outbacks failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 33.7% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 2,697 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway and Finland the Subaru Outback also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Subaru Outback · Norway · 25.6 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 25.6 vs 33.7. Finland: 6.5 vs 26.3. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway25.6% failed33.72024 by country2697
Finland6.5% failed26.32024 by country691

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Subaru Outback MOT matter?

Subaru Outbacks fail first time most in January (29.8%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in March (24.6%) (2024, n = 7,550).

line · Subaru Outback · January · 29.8 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 29.8. December: 25.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Subaru Outback: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January29.8% fail first time31.120243425
February27.2% fail first time30.020243636
March24.6% fail first time28.320244559
April28.5% fail first time29.820242403
May28.6% fail first time28.820242685
June26.0% fail first time28.120243091
July28.3% fail first time29.320243232
August25.7% fail first time29.220243929
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September25.5% fail first time28.220245080
October28.7% fail first time30.320244469
November28.3% fail first time30.620244305
December25.6% fail first time29.320243256

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 7,550 initial Subaru Outback tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 7,550 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Subaru Outback MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/subaru-outback/

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Subaru Outback MOT: quick answers

What is the Subaru Outback first-time MOT pass rate?

75.0% of first attempts passed in 2024 (7,550 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 7,550 primary tests: 24.98% failed first time and 79.8% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 87.6 is shown separately.