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AU06 WBM

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,339 mi
Last recorded34,339 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 WBM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 34,339 miles

front brake pads wearing low

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2018 34,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,447 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,243 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,281 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 29,079 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Feb 2013 26,133 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing and tread getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,743 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,451 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,378 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 13,335 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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AU06 WBM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU06 WBM, 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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What year was AU06 WBM registered?

AU06 WBM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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The MOT history for AU06 WBM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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