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OY56 ABU

2006 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,164 mi
Last recorded162,164 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo GT76,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 ABU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2018 162,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2017 155,544 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 126,653 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 126,403 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,188 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mount broken/corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust hanger broken system still supported

engine man light on dash

Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust hanger broken system still supported

engine man light on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2013 75,048 miles

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

both sills slightly damaged

centre exhaust mounting broken system still supported

engine man light on dash

small cut to nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2013 75,048 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sills slightly damaged

centre exhaust mounting broken system still supported

engine man light on dash

small cut to nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,824 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,824 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2011 66,110 miles

nearside rear tyre appears to have been run flat.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

slight play in nearside front upper arm.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,116 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,651 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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OY56 ABU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,337 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY56 ABU, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY56 ABU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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