Subaru OUTBACK - 2022
68.7 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru OUTBACK, model year 2022.
Sample size: 417 cars, 502 tests and 345 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 417 cars
The 2022 Subaru Outback has an overall defect rate of 69 defects per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the average of 70. The model shows a significant advantage in categories such as steering, body structure, and equipment, where it reported no defects compared to the average. However, it does perform worse in the brakes category, with a defect rate of 43 compared to the average of 30. Mileage-related trends indicate that the defect rates increase with mileage, particularly in the higher mileage segments where the average vehicle experiences more issues. Overall, the Outback demonstrates solid reliability in key areas while facing challenges in brake performance.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 417 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 39.1% worse
43.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 7.2% better
11.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 52.3% better
5.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 5.7% better
77.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 121
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 72
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 21
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 17
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 10
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Serious faults (Top 10)
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 1