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AV06 WDR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,223 mi
Last recorded163,223 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 WDR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 163,223 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus cracking on walls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 163,216 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as shown (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus cracking on walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 153,802 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 153,730 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner position light inop

Pass 9 May 2018 148,276 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Fail 9 May 2018 148,276 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 12 May 2017 145,508 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 145,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 137,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

one of the dpf pressure sensing pipes is missing

Fail 10 May 2016 137,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

one of the dpf pressure sensing pipes is missing

Pass 12 May 2015 125,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2014 121,322 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 121,266 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 24 May 2013 110,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 98,331 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 85,623 miles

Nearside Rear 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 May 2010 72,677 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WDR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDR, 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 WDR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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