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A8 XAR

2010 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,930 mi
Last recorded78,930 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider45,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XAR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,930 miles

Bonnet struts weak.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,217 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,091 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 66,423 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,934 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,527 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 35,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 24,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2016 20,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 15,756 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 10,651 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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A8 XAR is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 45,755 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 XAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 XAR registered?

A8 XAR is a 2010 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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