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DS05 VDC

2005 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,226 mi
Last recorded102,226 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 16673,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VDC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 102,226 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 102,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,156 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 102,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,008 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 95,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,752 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,162 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,671 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant level below minimum

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 45,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,226 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,330 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 31,330 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,778 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 16,778 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?

Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,359
position lamp(s) not working 2,194
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,135
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,384
Headlamp aim too low 1,113
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DS05 VDC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 73,492 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 166 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS05 VDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 166 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS05 VDC registered?

DS05 VDC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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