2015 Subaru Outback · 2,734 MOT tests
2015 Subaru Outback reliability
2015 Subaru Outbacks fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Outback years (2,734 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Outbacks: 25.8%)
- 18.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Subaru Outbacks: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 76,899
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,734
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Subaru Outback
Fail rate by area
- Suspension6.7%
- Tyres5.2%
- Brakes3.8%
- Lights and electrics3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.22%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.61%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.57%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.17%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.19%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.72%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (2.3%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (1.94%)
Other years
Every Subaru Outback year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Subaru Outback reliable?
2015 Subaru Outbacks fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Outback years (2,734 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Subaru Outback MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.22% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.12% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Subaru Outback have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Subaru Outback shows 76,899 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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