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RF06 AXC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,689 mi
Last recorded89,689 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 AXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 89,689 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 89,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 87,235 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,356 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,236 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 74,850 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 71,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 67,606 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 67,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,607 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,832 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,894 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage but no cord exposed

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 40,179 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,754 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 30,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RF06 AXC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RF06 AXC, 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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What year was RF06 AXC registered?

RF06 AXC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is RF06 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 AXC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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