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AD52 CUX

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,776 mi
Last recorded81,776 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 CUX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 81,776 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Rear exhaust deteriorated

corrosion floor pan rear

Fail 4 May 2017 81,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Rear exhaust deteriorated

corrosion floor pan rear

Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,469 miles

Corrosion around o/s/r floor drain hole

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

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

Strong advise o s f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag lamp on (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Corrosion around o/s/r floor drain hole

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

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

Strong advise o s f tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 13 Feb 2016 76,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front brake discs corroded and lipped

both sides front bumper mounts corroded

both sides rear tyre treads perishing

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

front brake pads worn low

o/s/f tyre 2mm and wearing inner edge

rear pads worn low

Pass 7 Feb 2015 70,818 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 65,038 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 65,038 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,016 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 59,016 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s handbrake cables insecure and gaitors split

n/s and o/s rear floor corrosion

rear exaust corrosion 1st skin breaking up

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,079 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 33,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,635 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,143 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,740 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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AD52 CUX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 72,902 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 AD52 CUX, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD52 CUX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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