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A15 XLJ

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Blue Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,076 mi
Last recorded96,076 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 XLJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 96,068 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 92,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 90,558 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 87,625 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear mount shows signs of modification (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear and have side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 87,521 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear and have side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 84,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 84,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 80,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,241 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 70,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,111 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2012 47,662 miles

all brake discs have corrosion on faces

Fail 20 Nov 2012 47,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all brake discs have corrosion on faces

Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,336 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Brera?

Based on 52,180 MOT tests across 3,142 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
4,824
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,905
coil spring broken 1,148
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 717
brake binding 519
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A15 XLJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Blue with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Brera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 XLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Brera typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A15 XLJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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