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AX08 AOR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,924 mi
Last recorded114,924 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 AOR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 114,924 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 114,493 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 109,539 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 104,861 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 93,834 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,074 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,915 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2016 71,895 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,772 miles

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

Registration plate lights only partially working

Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,843 miles

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadthof tread is worn down to 2.82mm

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 8 Aug 2013 50,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear breadth of tread is worn down to 2.89mm

(8.3.1e)Items hanging from the interior mirror must not be fitted

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,161 miles

noise on the front suspension

Fail 18 Aug 2011 42,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,095 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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AX08 AOR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AX08 AOR, 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 AX08 AOR registered?

AX08 AOR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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