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AV06 AAX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,431 mi
Last recorded99,431 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 AAX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2025 99,431 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded , not to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 99,137 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 99,132 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,541 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 72,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 64,156 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 58,503 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,664 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,292 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 49,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 45,077 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 39,638 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,331 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,266 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 14,411 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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AV06 AAX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV06 AAX, 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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AV06 AAX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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