1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · R181 AUA
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 134,147 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R181 AUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 134,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R181 AUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (R181 AUA) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
R181 AUA Mileage History
- 06/05/2022133,403 mi
- 16/05/2022133,405 mi+2 mi
- 31/05/2023133,871 mi+466 mi
- 18/10/2024134,019 mi+148 mi
- 31/10/2025134,147 mi+128 mi
Average of roughly 213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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