2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT pass rate and common faults

674 MOT tests in 2024. 85.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time85.0%
Failed or needed repairs15.0%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 674 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high4.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    35 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    11 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres10.1%
  2. Lights & electrics6.2%
  3. Brakes2.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  5. Wheels0.4%
  6. Suspension0.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: too high. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

In 2024, 85.0% of 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia cars passed their MOT first time, across 674 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).