2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Alfa Romeo GT MOT pass rate and common faults

195 MOT tests in 2024. 51.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.3%
Failed or needed repairs48.7%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 195 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.2%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.1%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low4.1%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.3%
  2. Suspension30.8%
  3. Brakes25.6%
  4. Body & chassis20.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags10.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.7%
  8. Tyres8.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.2%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT?

In 2024, 51.3% of 2006 Alfa Romeo GT cars passed their MOT first time, across 195 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Alfa Romeo GT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).