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AU08 LVA

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,505 mi
Last recorded130,505 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LVA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 130,505 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 130,505 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 129,792 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 129,792 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 125,339 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 125,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 121,496 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 114,737 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front close to mot refusal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to mot refusal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

dip beam on permanently suspect switch fault

intake air pipe has temporary repair

parking brake has little reserve travel close to mot refusal

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,660 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dip beam on permanently suspect switch fault

intake air pipe has temporary repair

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi also centre box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front arms very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dip beam on permanently suspect switch fault

intake air pipe has temporary repair

Fail 23 Oct 2019 97,287 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi also centre box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front arms very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dip beam on permanently suspect switch fault

intake air pipe has temporary repair

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 89,685 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 83,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 78,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint very slight (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both sides (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,582 miles

Exhaust has slight leak of gases at n/s/r and o/s/r but not excessive.

N/s/f tyre tread below legal minimum on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/f tyre tread below legal minimum on inner edge.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 72,547 miles

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

Exhaust has slight leak of gases at n/s/r and o/s/r but not excessive.

N/s/f tyre tread below legal minimum on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/f tyre tread below legal minimum on inner edge.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,386 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 65,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,760 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,380 miles

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

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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AU08 LVA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 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 Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 LVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AU08 LVA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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