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AV08 VWE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,652 mi
Last recorded57,652 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VWE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 May 2025 57,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 53,038 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 51,811 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 48,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 44,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 43,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 30,947 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 26,752 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 22,768 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 19,712 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,652 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 13,160 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 10,074 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 VWE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VWE, 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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What year was AV08 VWE registered?

AV08 VWE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is AV08 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 VWE shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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