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AL56 FAA

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,119 mi
Last recorded109,119 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL56 FAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 109,119 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 107,431 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 103,021 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,989 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front seat tilt clips faulty but seat moves forward electric

Fail 15 Sep 2022 99,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2354518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front seat tilt clips faulty but seat moves forward electric

Pass 20 Aug 2021 96,820 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily under sealed covering various components including brake pipes and hoses

Pass 24 Sep 2020 96,795 miles

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 96,438 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Rear seat belt twisted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 94,981 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Rear seat belt twisted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,941 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,505 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 88,898 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 88,898 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 68,738 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 68,685 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,639 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,088 miles

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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AL56 FAA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AL56 FAA, 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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AL56 FAA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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