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AV08 YDL

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,541 mi
Last recorded49,541 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YDL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 49,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 45,603 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 45,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 41,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 40,144 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 39,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 38,620 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,103 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,383 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 27,309 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,431 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 20,574 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 15,163 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 15,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 11,141 miles

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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AV08 YDL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV08 YDL, 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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What year was AV08 YDL registered?

AV08 YDL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is AV08 YDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 YDL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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