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AV56 ZRG

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,584 mi
Last recorded99,584 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ZRG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding on

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions level plate damaged and unreadable

Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,498 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,886 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,011 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

Fail 8 Feb 2018 73,008 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,490 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 69,489 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 64,680 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,665 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 54,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,125 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,429 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 15 Feb 2011 38,481 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,440 miles

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

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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AV56 ZRG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 ZRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV56 ZRG registered?

AV56 ZRG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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