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AD52 CVU

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,854 mi
Last recorded82,854 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 CVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,854 miles

engine management light on

general underbody slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 76,275 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 58,543 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,905 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,688 miles

all discs for light corrosion and wear

Fail 20 Feb 2008 45,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all discs for light corrosion and wear

Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,817 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 CVU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,354 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 CVU, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD52 CVU registered?

AD52 CVU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is AD52 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 CVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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