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AV57 XXO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,441 mi
Last recorded138,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 XXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 138,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 138,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 134,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 128,594 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 122,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 118,730 miles

Nearside Rear low effort on hand brake

Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,678 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,319 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,067 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 85,901 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 85,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,868 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 77,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,417 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,916 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,737 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,972 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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AV57 XXO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV57 XXO, 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 AV57 XXO registered?

AV57 XXO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 February 2008.

Is AV57 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 XXO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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