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AD04 USB

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,520 mi
Last recorded88,520 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 USB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on the inner sills and front floors

Fail 10 Jul 2015 88,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on the inner sills and front floors

Fail 7 Jul 2015 88,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 84,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,444 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 80,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,963 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 76,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,562 miles

off side front floor damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 64,971 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,019 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 47,019 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,902 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?

Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
48,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,148
position lamp(s) not working 31,156
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18,394
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,133
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AD04 USB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD04 USB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD04 USB is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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