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D2 UDS

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,505 mi
Last recorded114,505 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 UDS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 114,505 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 114,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 114,190 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 111,419 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 103,843 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 98,657 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2021 93,482 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 93,455 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 83,264 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 82,491 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,703 miles

both front tyres worn low ans nearside front perished

Fail 6 Jul 2015 68,703 miles

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

both front tyres worn low ans nearside front perished

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,744 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 58,876 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 48,014 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 44,126 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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D2 UDS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D2 UDS, 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 D2 UDS registered?

D2 UDS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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