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GL06 AZB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

317,527 mi
Last recorded317,527 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 AZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 317,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 285,345 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 285,307 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2021 255,298 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 144,677 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 212,963 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 127,968 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on the inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,072 miles

parking brake just met efficiency

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Jun 2017 123,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear tyres cracking

parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 21 Jun 2016 119,682 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 119,682 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 113,456 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 113,456 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 107,525 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 102,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 94,695 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 80,261 miles

o/s/f steering rack has slight play

Pass 19 May 2010 71,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,537 miles

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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GL06 AZB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL06 AZB, 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 GL06 AZB registered?

GL06 AZB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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