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AU56 XOY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,012 mi
Last recorded109,012 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XOY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 98,598 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,398 miles

Handbrake travel high

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,715 miles

rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 69,943 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)

Pass 31 May 2016 63,970 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 63,970 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 58,493 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 58,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,358 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 46,930 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,651 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,401 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,602 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 36,602 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,535 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 32,532 miles

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

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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AU56 XOY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU56 XOY, 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 AU56 XOY registered?

AU56 XOY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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