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AO56 LYF

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,721 mi
Last recorded167,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 167,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 167,519 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front sidelight dull

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 163,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 153,573 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 153,549 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 153,292 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached BOTH clamps missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2-3mm tread wear remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 145,528 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 145,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 141,500 miles

Aftermarket hid bulbs fitted

Centre exhaust rubbers missing

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in inner rack arms

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Fail 11 Oct 2019 141,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 0.5 test failed at over 3.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Aftermarket hid bulbs fitted

Centre exhaust rubbers missing

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

Play in inner rack arms

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,499 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 124,495 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel pipe leaking Out of fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,145 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,273 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 70,227 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2014 70,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,086 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,338 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,639 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 20,768 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 20,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AO56 LYF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO56 LYF, 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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AO56 LYF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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