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Alfa Romeo Brera

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 2,198 cc

LO08 OCWMOT history

LO08 OCW is a red petrol Alfa Romeo Brera first used on 9 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,649 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OCW was last recorded at 116,649 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,887 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,762 miles
Average per year
5,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,649 miles
  • 2025 – 114,887 miles
  • 2024 – 113,651 miles
  • 2023 – 111,132 miles
  • 2022 – 106,542 miles
  • 2021 – 103,244 miles
  • 2020 – 100,620 miles
  • 2019 – 94,496 miles
  • 2018 – 85,890 miles
  • 2017 – 78,187 miles
  • 2015 – 66,855 miles
  • 2014 – 55,709 miles
  • 2013 – 46,736 miles
  • 2012 – 39,281 miles
  • 2011 – 30,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspectionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySome corrosion to exhaust systemRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySome perishing to front tyres

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Some corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Corrosion to exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,649 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,649 miles
    Test number
    474683970974
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome perishing to front tyres

  2. Fail116,649 miles (+1,762)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,649 miles
    Test number
    271752287768
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome perishing to front tyres

  3. Pass114,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    114,887 miles
    Test number
    230406651261
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

  4. Fail114,887 miles (+1,236)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,887 miles
    Test number
    251194954101
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

  5. Pass113,651 miles (+2,519)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,651 miles
    Test number
    724362190228
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level slightly low

  6. Pass111,132 miles (+4,590)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,132 miles
    Test number
    137074387392
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
    • AdvisorySigns of rear brakes binding/getting hot
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryWear and corrosion to rear brake discs and pads

  7. Pass106,542 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,542 miles
    Test number
    623135919920
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear brake discs and pads
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

  8. Fail106,542 miles (+3,298)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,542 miles
    Test number
    423609438544
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded to white (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to rear brake discs and pads
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

  9. Pass103,244 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,244 miles
    Test number
    468841950144
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes plastic coated/greased in places restricting inspection
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

  10. Fail103,219 miles (+2,599)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,219 miles
    Test number
    190218313372
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes plastic coated/greased in places restricting inspection
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

  11. Pass100,620 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    482832218136
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated/greased restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil and coolant levels slightly low

  12. Fail100,620 miles (+6,124)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    790145098876
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated/greased restricting inspection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil and coolant levels slightly low

  13. Pass94,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,496 miles
    Test number
    386448907799
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail94,496 miles (+8,606)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,496 miles
    Test number
    252342177296
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass85,890 miles (+7,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,890 miles
    Test number
    349936138341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat has some movement in frame

  16. Pass78,187 miles (+11,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    961947629801
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light on
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch fault
    • AdvisoryMovement in offside seat

  17. Pass66,855 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,855 miles
    Test number
    658577706227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,831 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,831 miles
    Test number
    168444375198
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass64,831 miles (+9,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,831 miles
    Test number
    289184775120
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass55,709 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,709 miles
    Test number
    125357974122
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail55,704 miles (+8,968)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,704 miles
    Test number
    658935474186
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass46,736 miles (+7,455)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,736 miles
    Test number
    267381873115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCheck engine light on

  23. Pass39,281 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,281 miles
    Test number
    955583172102
    • NoteBoth rear tyres about 3mm
    • NoteEngine light on

  24. Fail39,281 miles (+8,528)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,281 miles
    Test number
    295349052173
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres about 3mm
    • NoteEngine light on

  25. Pass30,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    359717251130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OCW

Does LO08 OCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OCW is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OCW?
The MOT on LO08 OCW is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OCW done?
LO08 OCW was recorded at 116,649 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,885 miles a year.
Has LO08 OCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OCW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 OCW 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 LO08 OCW find?
LO08 OCW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipes coated restricting inspection; corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components; some corrosion to exhaust system, and 1 more.

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