2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 849 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 88.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.1%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.1% | 69 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 36 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.4% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.4% | 3 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 3 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 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 | 43 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 4 | Washers | 3 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 3 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 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 | Brakes | 16.4% | 139 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.9% | 135 |
| 3 | Other defects | 2.9% | 25 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.1% | 9 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 7 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 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 | 531 | 9.8% |
| 30-60k | 291 | 14.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 403 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | 443 | 12.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Giulia Veloce Tb Auto
Before buying a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 8.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (8.1% 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 (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.4% 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 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Autos pass their MOT?
88.7% of the 849 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce Tb Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 8.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.2%).
Does the 2021 Giulia Veloce Tb Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.8% in the 0-30k band to 14.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 849 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.