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AX08 AOV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

162,596 mi
Last recorded162,596 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 AOV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 162,596 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 162,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 160,513 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 155,589 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 154,979 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 151,379 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 151,315 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 151,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 150,117 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 150,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,756 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 84,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,298 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)

covers under car & over sills preventing full inspection off some components

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 AOV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AOV, 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 AOV registered?

AX08 AOV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AX08 AOV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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