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DA08 YDG

2008 Alfa Romeo Brera

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,998 mi
Last recorded130,998 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera68,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 YDG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelBrera
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 130,998 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Lower underseal

Pass 8 Apr 2025 127,304 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 123,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 123,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 119,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 113,299 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated to rear, cracked

Fail 7 May 2021 113,299 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated to rear, cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2020 108,006 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 107,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,729 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,736 miles

exhaust corroded

osf headlamp dull

Fail 17 Jul 2018 91,735 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

osf headlamp dull

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,416 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,198 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,986 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 46,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,455 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,924 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,829 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 32,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DA08 YDG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 68,119 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 Brera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,905 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA08 YDG, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Brera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA08 YDG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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