2020 Alfa Romeo Stelvio TI TD AWD Auto 2.1L Diesel · R88 OSM

A consistent record of MOT passes with zero advisories or defect entries across five consecutive tests demonstrates strong mechanical roadworthiness for this Stelvio Ti. The absence of any recorded wear items, corrosion concerns, or component failures is unusual for a six-year-old vehicle and suggests the major safety-tested systems including braking, suspension, steering, lighting, and exhaust integrity have remained within tolerance at every annual inspection. The lone failed test dated 9 February 2023 shows no specific items recorded, which typically indicates a retest scenario where the original failure was rectified off-site before a same-day or next-day pass was issued. With the most recent test on 25 February 2026 returning a clean pass, the trend is one of stable, sustained compliance rather than gradual decline, which is a reassuring baseline for any prospective buyer evaluating structural and mechanical integrity. At 56,492 miles over a six-year life, this Stelvio has averaged approximately 9,415 miles per year, placing it broadly in line with typical usage for its age bracket. There are no extended gaps between annual tests, no periods off the road, and no sudden mileage spikes that would suggest irregular usage patterns such as long lay-ups followed by heavy commuting. Steady, moderate annual mileage of this nature tends to be kinder to consumables and drivetrain components than either very low use, which can encourage oil seal drying, brake disc corrosion, and battery degradation, or very high use, which accelerates wear on clutches, suspension bushes, and turbocharger components. The continuous annual testing pattern indicates the vehicle has been in regular service, supporting the likelihood of consistent fluid changes and warm running cycles that benefit the 2.2-litre diesel engine and its associated emissions aftertreatment systems. Despite the clean advisory history, a buyer should not treat the absence of flagged items as a substitute for physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly indicative of worn upper and lower wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links, which are common wear items on the Stelvio platform. Steering should feel precise and self-centring without vibration through the wheel under braking, which would point to warped front brake discs. Check for any pulling to one side under steady throttle, which can indicate alignment issues or uneven tyre wear, and inspect the inner and outer edges of the front tyres for feathering, a known symptom of geometry drift on this model. Visually inspect the underbody and suspension components for any surface corrosion, paying particular attention to the rear subframe mounting points and brake pipes, as the Stelvio is not immune to underfloor corrosion in areas subjected to winter road salt. Examine the engine bay for any oil misting around the cam cover and turbocharger pipework, which would suggest ageing seals. Verify that all electronic systems function correctly, including the infotainment screen, reverse camera, parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control if fitted, as electrical gremlins can develop in Italian vehicles of this era. Finally, confirm that the diesel particulate filter has no warning lights present and that the automatic gearbox shifts smoothly through all ranges without hesitation or flare between gears, as ZF eight-speed transmissions in higher-mileage applications can exhibit mechatronic issues. A clean MOT history reduces but does not eliminate these risks, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Alfa Romeo vehicles strongly advisable.