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GL06 AZR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,927 mi
Last recorded146,927 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 AZR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 146,927 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 139,139 miles

Body filler used, under seal coated

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all suspension component corroded Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 139,139 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all suspension component corroded Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 133,228 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension component corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 124,391 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 0.mm inner edges 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp covers deterirated

both rear brakes slight binding

Fail 16 Oct 2017 124,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 0.mm inner edges 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp covers deterirated

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 16 Jun 2016 113,079 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,577 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 94,454 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 94,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,235 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 76,235 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,835 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,102 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 57,069 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low on inner edges

Nearside door mirror starting to fade/ blacken along bottom

Nearside wiper slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,655 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 30 Jul 2009 37,489 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 AZR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AZR, 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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GL06 AZR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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