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Alfa Romeo Brera Series 1 (2006-2010) reliability

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Alfa Romeo Brera Series 1 built around 2010: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Alfa Romeo Brera Series 1 models built around 2010 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Alfa Romeo Brera Series 1
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2006-2010CoupePETROL / DIESEL

Based on 1,933 tests of Brera models registered 2006-2010.

Series 1 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
34124.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
44922.1%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
54230.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
46228.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
13926.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

How the Brera Series 1 compares

At each age below, see how the Brera Series 1 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 6,214 tests across 7 Alfa Romeo models, built around 2010 (15 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateAlfa Romeo average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
34124.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
44922.1%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
54230.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
46228.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
13926.6%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Exhaust

Worth checking

Listen for blow noises from a cold start; check for rust and leaks at the manifold and cat connections.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Brera Series 1.

  1. 1

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    8.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.9%
    Dangerous
    2.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    Lower fail rate: 8.8%, against 24.3% for the Alfa Romeo Brera Series 1, both built around 2010.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,790 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  2. 2

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.8%
    Dangerous
    5.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 5.8%, against 10.9% for the Alfa Romeo Brera Series 1.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,970 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  3. 3

    Audi A5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.2%
    Dangerous
    7.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    87.6%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 7.2%, against 10.9% for the Alfa Romeo Brera Series 1.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,373 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  4. 4

    Volkswagen Scirocco

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    29.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.9%
    Dangerous
    8.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    No clear edge over the Alfa Romeo Brera Series 1 on these figures.

    7,365 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

4 recalls in all

All 4 Brera Series 1 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 4 recalls

Top concerns

  • Reduction of braking assistance may occur
  • Brakes may fail
  • Possible loss of vehicle control

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How Brera Series 1 cars have aged

How Brera Series 1 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%1213141516171819Age at MOTBuilt around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 22.0% (287 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 20.8% (265 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 26.3% (213 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 22.6% (186 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 18.6% (172 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 30.7% (508 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 27.1% (461 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 26.5% (426 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 26.9% (364 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 30.6% (346 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 29.0% (417 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 29.5% (383 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 31.5% (336 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 28.4% (268 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 26.2% (233 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 33.3% (345 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 30.3% (284 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 26.8% (239 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 30.9% (217 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 26.6% (139 tests, 2025 data)2006
First registered around 2009First registered around 2008First registered around 2007First registered around 2006
Series 1 variants compared
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Alfa Romeo Breras of this age

This list covers every Alfa Romeo Brera built around 2010, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Series 1 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    16.1%
    Advisory: 84Fail: 7 (8% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    13.5%
    Advisory: 55Fail: 10 (15% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    12.3%
    Advisory: 82Fail: 4 (5% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    11.7%
    Advisory: 39Fail: 1 (3% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    10.8%
    Advisory: 38Fail: 9 (19% of the times it was found)

Based on 341 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2010 (15 years old), the Alfa Romeo Brera Series 1 (2006-2010) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 341 15-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 1,933 MOT tests on Alfa Romeo Breras first registered between 2006-2010. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.