2011 Subaru Outback · 1,803 MOT tests
2011 Subaru Outback reliability
2011 Subaru Outbacks fail 32.3% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Outback years (1,803 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Outbacks: 25.8%)
- 32.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Outbacks: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 108,914
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,803
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.1% of tests fail here (39% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Subaru Outback
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.3%
- Suspension10.3%
- Brakes7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.1%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
- Tyres3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.54%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.88%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.77%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
ESC warning lamp shows fault 2.61%
A lit stability control warning means the car's skid protection may not work, so it should be diagnosed promptly.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.55%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (18.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.76%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (8.04%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (6.05%)
Other years
Every Subaru Outback year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Subaru Outback reliable?
2011 Subaru Outbacks fail 32.3% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Outback years (1,803 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Subaru Outback MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.54% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.88% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Subaru Outback have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Subaru Outback shows 108,914 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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