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AV06 AWC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,324 mi
Last recorded174,324 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 AWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 174,324 miles

windscreen has slight crack-x2 headlamps have slight movement-n/s/f upper ball joint second hand fitted and has slight play-clutch slipping-heat shield insecure-rear brake discs corroded and pitted

wipers smearing-engine/gearbox mountings defective-parking brake has slight travel-brake pedal spongy-front brake pads worn low-steering rack play

Fail 20 Mar 2017 278,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heat shield insecure-rear brake discs corroded and pitted

wipers smearing-engine/gearbox mountings defective-parking brake has slight travel-brake pedal spongy-front brake pads worn low-steering rack play

Pass 28 Aug 2015 155,117 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

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

Roti not working no engine temp taken

Fail 25 Aug 2015 155,059 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

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

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 137,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 120,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,333 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 106,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,308 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 62,706 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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,886 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

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 AWC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AWC, 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 AWC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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