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GX57 GAA

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,761 mi
Last recorded97,761 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 GAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,761 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 97,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 80,968 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,893 miles

Rear exhaust box outerskin is corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 75,051 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 72,394 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 72,394 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,251 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,066 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 68,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,886 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 64,886 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,560 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 62,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,767 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,642 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,326 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,151 miles

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

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 11 Jan 2012 39,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,873 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?

Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
48,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,148
position lamp(s) not working 31,156
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18,394
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,133
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GX57 GAA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 62,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX57 GAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX57 GAA registered?

GX57 GAA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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