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MD06 AOV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,796 mi
Last recorded180,796 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 AOV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 180,796 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.8MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.6MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 180,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.8MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 2.6MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 164,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.0MM ** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.5MM ** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 164,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.0MM ** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.5MM ** (4.1.E.1)

Rear *** PARKING BRAKE OUTER CABLES VERY POOR CONDITION *** ( N/S/R, EFFECTING CALIPER OPERATION SLIGHTLY ) ***

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 149,048 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 149,046 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 132,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** AT 1.6MM**** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM**** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM*** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 132,317 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

*** ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTY***

*** REAR BRAKE SERVICE REQUIRED***

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** AT 1.6MM**** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM**** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM*** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,623 miles

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

n/s an o/s steering rack inner knuckle joints have slight play

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 21 Feb 2013 99,278 miles

slight play noted n/s steering rack inner knuckle joint

Fail 21 Feb 2013 99,278 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play noted n/s steering rack inner knuckle joint

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,686 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 86,554 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,253 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,875 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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MD06 AOV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MD06 AOV, 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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MD06 AOV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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