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AV06 WDP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,888 mi
Last recorded146,888 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 WDP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 146,888 miles

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

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

Front inner sill damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 146,882 miles

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front inner sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2017 134,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front inner sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 134,504 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front inner sill damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 119,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner edges worn

Nearside Front Inner edges worn

Nearside Rear child seat

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 119,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner edges worn

Nearside Front Inner edges worn

Nearside Rear child seat

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 112,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 103,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 103,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 94,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 85,008 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 74,959 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 65,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 57,557 miles

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

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

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 WDP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WDP, 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 WDP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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