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AV56 EOM

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,997 mi
Last recorded84,997 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EOM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm free play

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 84,997 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm free play

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 82,807 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 80,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,280 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,124 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 73,715 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise should be checked/replaced ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,196 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 72,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,320 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 67,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,500 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 53,201 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 27 Aug 2010 45,870 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AV56 EOM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV56 EOM, 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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AV56 EOM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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