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Alfa Romeo Giulia reliability by build year

Coverage 2016-20232 named generationsSaloonPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Alfa Romeo Giulia built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Alfa Romeo Giulias built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

14% of MOT tests on Alfa Romeo Giulias built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 14% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Alfa Romeo Giulias built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Alfa Romeo Giulia's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

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

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

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

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.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Giulia's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Giulia Series 1

Series 1 (2016-2023)

Too close to call between ratings
DIESELPETROL

13.8% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 2,110 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

See every build year for the Alfa Romeo Giulia

By age

Alfa Romeo Giulia fail rate by age

This chart combines every Alfa Romeo Giulia ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
97912.2%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
81111.7%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
1,19810.2%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
1,64411.9%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
2,11013.8%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1,37814.6%

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 8 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Alfa Romeo Giulia stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Alfa Romeo models

2nd of 4

2nd lowest fail rate of 4 Alfa Romeo models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against other saloons

14th of 29

14th lowest fail rate of 29 saloons with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against the UK average

13.8%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Alfa Romeo Giulias

These issues come from 7-year-old Alfa Romeo Giulias, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

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

    21.6%
    Advisory: 750Fail: 86 (10% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    11.3%
    Advisory: 360Fail: 2 (1% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    8.9%
    Advisory: 209Fail: 18 (8% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    5.0%
    Advisory: 77Fail: 73 (49% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

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

    4.8%
    Advisory: 121Fail: 16 (12% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,110 MOT tests on 7-year-old Alfa Romeo Giulias, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Alfa Romeo Giulias notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres38%
  2. Suspension + Tyres17%
  3. Other + Tyres14%
  4. Brakes + Other14%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 444 MOT tests on Alfa Romeo Giulia cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

12 recalls in all

All 12 Alfa Romeo Giulia recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 12 recalls

Top concerns

  • Affected vehicles equipped with the option BRM (carbon ceramic matrix brakes) may face a braking management issue due to
  • Possibility of a fuel leak from the fuel pressure and temperature sensor
  • The vehicle may not comply with ECE regulation 16 amendment 07 where all seats must be equipped with a safety belt remin

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

Like-for-like

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons to compare

  1. 1

    Audi A6

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.2%
    Dangerous
    4.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    79.1%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 2.2%, against 3.9% for the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    10,105 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Volvo S90

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.8%
    Dangerous
    5.9%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 5.9%, against 6.5% for the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,355 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Jaguar XF

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    91.1%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 5.3%, against 6.5% for the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,761 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Jaguar XE

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    6%

    Fewer fails still not passed 3 days later: 2.6%, against 3.9% for the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    8,135 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

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.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Alfa Romeo Giulia across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly less often than typical for this age. It has the 2nd lowest fail rate of 4 Alfa Romeo models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 2,110 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Alfa Romeo Giulia ever sold: 8,120 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 2,110 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.