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Alfa Romeo Brera

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,198 cc

L31 ATEMOT history

L31 ATE is a black petrol Alfa Romeo Brera first used on 7 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,192 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 ATE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 ATE was last recorded at 81,192 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,400 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,792 miles
Average per year
3,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,192 miles
  • 2025 – 79,400 miles
  • 2024 – 77,791 miles
  • 2023 – 75,969 miles
  • 2022 – 74,442 miles
  • 2021 – 73,703 miles
  • 2020 – 71,711 miles
  • 2019 – 69,751 miles
  • 2018 – 66,925 miles
  • 2016 – 62,192 miles
  • 2015 – 59,041 miles
  • 2014 – 48,023 miles
  • 2012 – 42,294 miles
  • 2011 – 31,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,192 miles
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front steering rack boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Centre exhaust box in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,192 miles (+1,792)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,192 miles
    Test number
    846561125521
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front steering rack boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass79,400 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,400 miles
    Test number
    968924378080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,791 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,791 miles
    Test number
    842846342977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessively.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber top mount corroded but not excessively.
    • AdvisoryRear Underbody and suspension components corroded but not excessively.
  4. Fail77,791 miles (+1,822)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,791 miles
    Test number
    327285662142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill corroded but not excessively.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber top mount corroded but not excessively.
    • AdvisoryRear Underbody and suspension components corroded but not excessively.
  5. Pass75,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,969 miles
    Test number
    922111783785
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box in poor condition
  6. Fail75,969 miles (+1,527)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,969 miles
    Test number
    257691335445
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box in poor condition
  7. Pass74,442 miles (+739)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    661743879348
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joiner (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass73,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,703 miles
    Test number
    837649102338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail73,703 miles (+1,992)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,703 miles
    Test number
    826573126741
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass71,711 miles (+1,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,711 miles
    Test number
    815902517668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall has slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass69,751 miles (+2,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,751 miles
    Test number
    944198972577
    • AdvisoryFront small chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in treads of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Pass66,925 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,925 miles
    Test number
    816038132965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Fail66,925 miles (+4,733)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,925 miles
    Test number
    690246380673
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust clamps broken x2 (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub-frame (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass62,192 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,192 miles
    Test number
    608259142498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked between tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail62,131 miles (+3,090)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,131 miles
    Test number
    865088991080
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked between tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass59,041 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,041 miles
    Test number
    345229105258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,058 miles (+7,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,058 miles
    Test number
    708266625095
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  18. Pass48,023 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,023 miles
    Test number
    409876834025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,294 miles (+11,044)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,294 miles
    Test number
    448497702409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,250 miles
    Test number
    659210521322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 ATE

Does L31 ATE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 ATE is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 ATE?
The MOT on L31 ATE is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 ATE done?
L31 ATE was recorded at 81,192 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,379 miles a year.
Has L31 ATE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 ATE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 ATE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L31 ATE find?
L31 ATE passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front steering rack boots; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm ball joint, and 2 more.

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