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OV55 VDR

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,626 mi
Last recorded108,626 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 VDR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 108,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 108,303 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 108,303 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,905 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 106,832 miles

Front both brake pipes are corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 105,700 miles

Central Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion BOOT FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 105,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R DOOR SILL CORRODED (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R DOOR SILL CORRODED NEAR TRAILING ARM BUSH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S MIDDLE DOOR SILL CORRODED (5.2.6)

Central Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion BOOT FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 95,147 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 95,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 90,708 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 18 May 2015 90,703 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake pads worn to excess

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 May 2014 80,903 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,705 miles

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 11 May 2012 60,936 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 53,703 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 May 2011 53,703 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 44,738 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,436 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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OV55 VDR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 77,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV55 VDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV55 VDR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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