2006 Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2L Petrol · SL56 YGV
2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2006. Recorded mileage 70,701 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO BRERA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 3198cc
SL56 YGV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2025
- 70,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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Known faults for Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Brera
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SL56 YGV Mileage History
- 23/10/200917,845 mi
- 25/10/201022,334 mi+4,489 mi
- 21/10/201129,370 mi+7,036 mi
- 22/10/201236,423 mi+7,053 mi
- 22/10/201236,423 mi
- 17/10/201340,681 mi+4,258 mi
- 18/10/201340,681 mi
- 22/10/201443,312 mi+2,631 mi
- 24/10/201443,312 mi
- 19/10/201545,492 mi+2,180 mi
- 20/10/201545,492 mi
- 21/10/201649,617 mi+4,125 mi
- 23/10/201752,591 mi+2,974 mi
- 14/07/201853,375 mi+784 mi
- 21/06/201956,835 mi+3,460 mi
- 21/06/201956,835 mi
- 08/07/202058,840 mi+2,005 mi
- 09/07/202058,843 mi+3 mi
- 08/11/202259,186 mi+343 mi
- 07/11/202366,374 mi+7,188 mi
- 07/11/202366,374 mi
- 09/07/202570,701 mi+4,327 mi
Average of roughly 3,365 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
SL56 YGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (SL56 YGV) between October 2009 and July 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 advisory notices are 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: “Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.”.
Common Problems: ALFA ROMEO BRERA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Subframe Corrosion(Serious)
Identical to the 159, the subframe is the biggest risk for UK buyers. It is a structural MOT failure point.
- Heavy Front Suspension Wear(Moderate)
The Brera is heavy, especially with the 2.4 diesel or 3.2 V6 engines. Upper wishbones and bushes are frequent replacement items.
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