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AD04 VDT

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,848 mi
Last recorded87,848 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 VDT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,848 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 87,846 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 87,802 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,658 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,986 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 77,392 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 77,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,247 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs slightly worn and scored

Fail 11 Jan 2011 71,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,004 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,713 miles

radiator fins missing (asap).nearside front fog lamp loose.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 44,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

radiator fins missing (asap).nearside front fog lamp loose.

Fail 21 Dec 2007 28,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,508 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,890 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 24,883 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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 VDT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver 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 VDT, 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 VDT is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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