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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T529 AUYMOT history

T529 AUY is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 226,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2025
Mileage
226,332 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T529 AUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T529 AUY was last recorded at 226,332 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2020: 123,522 miles, lower than 219,516 miles on 18 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
226,330 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,332 miles
  • 2025 – 226,330 miles
  • 2024 – 224,940 miles
  • 2023 – 224,693 miles
  • 2021 – 223,188 miles
  • 2020 – 123,522 miles
  • 2019 – 219,516 miles
  • 2018 – 215,356 miles
  • 2017 – 211,465 miles
  • 2016 – 206,567 miles
  • 2015 – 200,759 miles
  • 2014 – 196,048 miles
  • 2013 – 189,703 miles
  • 2012 – 183,058 miles
  • 2011 – 174,999 miles
  • 2010 – 168,143 miles
  • 2009 – 159,653 miles
  • 2008 – 150,262 miles
  • 2007 – 132,888 miles
  • 2006 – 119,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail226,332 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail226,332 miles (+2)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,332 miles
    Test number
    618981060838
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  2. Fail226,330 miles (+1,390)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,330 miles
    Test number
    263393603283
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass224,940 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    224,940 miles
    Test number
    753518081002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass224,693 miles (+1,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    224,693 miles
    Test number
    891083720424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass223,188 miles (+99,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    223,188 miles
    Test number
    785586277782
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass123,522 miles (-95,994)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,522 miles
    Test number
    407732406210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass219,516 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    219,516 miles
    Test number
    317509925838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass215,356 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    215,356 miles
    Test number
    104849071680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail215,354 miles (+3,889)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,354 miles
    Test number
    348254179157
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  10. Pass211,465 miles (+4,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    211,465 miles
    Test number
    309795672084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass206,567 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    206,567 miles
    Test number
    690428402830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass200,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    200,759 miles
    Test number
    488775675168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail200,759 miles (+4,711)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,759 miles
    Test number
    266391345157
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass196,048 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    196,048 miles
    Test number
    496557744184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass189,703 miles (+6,645)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    189,703 miles
    Test number
    217429643172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass183,058 miles (+8,059)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    183,058 miles
    Test number
    208942452198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass174,999 miles (+6,856)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    174,999 miles
    Test number
    889306131155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass168,143 miles (+8,490)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    168,143 miles
    Test number
    804101540157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass159,653 miles (+9,391)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    159,653 miles
    Test number
    393881849151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass150,262 miles (+17,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    150,262 miles
    Test number
    864350058146
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
  21. Pass132,888 miles (+13,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    132,888 miles
    Test number
    591235847158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    119,513 miles
    Test number
    622641356162
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T529 AUY

Does T529 AUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T529 AUY expired on 7 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T529 AUY?
The MOT on T529 AUY expired on 7 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T529 AUY done?
T529 AUY was recorded at 226,332 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,290 miles a year.
Has T529 AUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T529 AUY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T529 AUY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T529 AUY find?
T529 AUY failed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 4 major defects: emissions unable to be completed major blow; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired, and 1 more.

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