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AD04 VKU

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,655 mi
Last recorded91,655 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 91,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 90,582 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Pipe clamp insecure / corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 90,580 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working Wing mounted repeater lamp inoperative. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag lamp is on. (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Pipe clamp insecure / corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 88,975 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 88,669 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 88,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,703 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 85,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,364 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 82,364 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,533 miles

advise slight play o/s/f top suspension bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,075 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 Nov 2015 68,654 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,037 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,242 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

Fail 20 Aug 2012 52,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,871 miles

O/S/F-N/S/F BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S/R-N/S/R TYRES BADLY PERISHED OUTERWALL

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,177 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 29,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,322 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,898 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 VKU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

AD04 VKU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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