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AD55 UDJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,843 mi
Last recorded87,843 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 UDJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 87,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 79,109 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

offside wiper arm worn thin(rubbing on edge of bonnet) due to wiper spindle worn

undertrays fitted to underside

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear brakes slight binding

engine management light illuminated

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes slight binding

both windscreen wipers poor wipe

engine management light illuminated

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2016 61,074 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes slight binding

both windscreen wipers poor wipe

engine management light illuminated

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

wipers slight smeary, (cleaned blades)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 51,603 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play to both front inner tracking arms

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,603 miles

slight play to both front inner tracking arms

Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,859 miles

nsr outer light lense misted.rear brake pads low.slight play os of steering rack.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,718 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2012 42,718 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine managment light on

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,943 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,808 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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AD55 UDJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD55 UDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD55 UDJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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