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DE56 VDR

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,602 mi
Last recorded78,602 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 VDR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,804 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 70,336 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,411 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside inner rack ends slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,448 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 60,446 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,475 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 55,475 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,306 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 48,195 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,771 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,721 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 42,721 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 35,458 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,767 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 11 Jul 2011 22,709 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,480 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 17,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Brera?

Based on 52,180 MOT tests across 3,142 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
4,824
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,905
coil spring broken 1,148
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 717
brake binding 519
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DE56 VDR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 68,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Brera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE56 VDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Brera typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE56 VDR registered?

DE56 VDR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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