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Alfa romeo GIULIA - 2021

69.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Alfa romeo GIULIA, model year 2021. Sample size: 771 cars, 1,672 tests and 1,158 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 771 cars

The 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia has an overall defect rate of 69 per 100 vehicles, which is 12% lower than the average for cars of the same year, at 79 per 100. It shows a notable increase in defects as mileage increases, particularly in the 0–31,000 miles range where it performs well compared to the yearly average. The Giulia excels in categories such as Steering and Visibility, with significantly lower defect rates than the average car. However, it has a higher rate of brake defects, indicating a potential area of concern for this model. Overall, while the Giulia generally performs better than average in several key areas, the increased defect rate in brakes warrants attention.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 771 cars

Categories

Brakes
▼ 25.5% worse
50.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 71.4% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 84.1% better
2.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 5.4% worse
11.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 18.1% better
71.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 66.7% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 33.3% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 74.1% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 268 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 297
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 193
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 169
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 105
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 81
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 55
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 22

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 105
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 3