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AD04 USU

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,824 mi
Last recorded86,824 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 86,824 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 86,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 81,543 miles

Coolant leak rad core along bottom ()

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

Nearside Front sidewall damaged no cords showing

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 May 2016 75,522 miles

nearside floors rusty

nearside front brake hose starting to deteriorate

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside floor rusty

offside front brake hose starting to deteriorate

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

small chip in windscreen

Fail 17 May 2016 75,511 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

nearside floors rusty

nearside front brake hose starting to deteriorate

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside floor rusty

offside front brake hose starting to deteriorate

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2015 68,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower radiator deteriorated/corroded as coooling fins missing with signs of fluid loss - advise replace radiator soon

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front tyre worn devoid of tread on inner shoulder - advise replace tyre soon as cords may soon become exposed

Offside windscreen wiper smears but clears screen sufficiently for test purposes

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE: 205/55R16V

Fail 15 May 2015 68,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower radiator deteriorated/corroded as coooling fins missing with signs of fluid loss - advise replace radiator soon

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front tyre worn devoid of tread on inner shoulder - advise replace tyre soon as cords may soon become exposed

Offside windscreen wiper smears but clears screen sufficiently for test purposes

Oil leak

TYRE SIZE: 205/55R16V

Pass 16 May 2014 62,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 16 May 2013 54,938 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 54,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 May 2012 48,361 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2012 48,361 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)

Pass 18 May 2011 40,287 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,214 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,812 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)

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 USU 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 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USU, 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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What year was AD04 USU registered?

AD04 USU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is AD04 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 USU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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