2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 465 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 88.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 32 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.7% | 3 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 6 |
| 5 | Washers | 3 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joints | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.6% | 96 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.5% | 86 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 26 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.0% | 14 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 248 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 196 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 | 11.2% |
| 2024 | 160 | 11.9% |
| 2025 | 153 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Giulia Veloce Tb Auto
Before buying a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (4.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Autos pass their MOT?
88.4% of the 465 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.7%).
Does the 2020 Giulia Veloce Tb Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 465 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.