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AV08 VWA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,307 mi
Last recorded104,307 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 104,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 94,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge all most cords, 2mm rest of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 76,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,131 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 64,163 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has small cracks in it

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,127 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 64,127 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2015 61,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2015 61,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014 46,793 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 46,284 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 32,838 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 23,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 17,067 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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AV08 VWA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 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 AV08 VWA, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV08 VWA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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