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AU56 XPA

2006 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,932 mi
Last recorded119,932 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera68,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 119,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inoperative (Fitted to vehicles first used before 1 September 2009)

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

Pass 27 May 2021 119,681 miles

Both front foglamps starting to corrode

Fail 26 May 2021 119,681 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Both front foglamps starting to corrode

Pass 14 May 2020 113,228 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake requires attention - low effort - only just met limit

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 14 May 2020 113,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake requires attention - low effort - only just met limit

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 113,182 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame and both rear inner sills covered with under seal

Pass 9 Mar 2019 100,442 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 86,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted fouling on suspension (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,216 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,824 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,549 miles

excessive corrosion to front cross member

Fail 26 Jun 2012 54,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front cross member is very rusty but not corroded throygh may need replacing before next mot

Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pads getting low 3/4 worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,228 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 38,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,005 miles

Slight oil leak from Offside gearbox oil seal.

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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AU56 XPA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red 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 AU56 XPA, 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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AU56 XPA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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