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AD52 CXE

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,835 mi
Last recorded100,835 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 100,835 miles

oil leak engine..n/s and o/s front too rear corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres worn inner edges too legal limits..play in n/s/f top wishbone bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,376 miles

all 4 tyres worn inner edges too legal limits..play in n/s/f top wishbone bushes

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,929 miles

all 4 tyres worn inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2013 84,929 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres worn inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2012 74,285 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 74,285 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,031 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 59,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 51,702 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 43,927 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 43,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 35,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 35,899 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 29,031 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 CXE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AD52 CXE, 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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What year was AD52 CXE registered?

AD52 CXE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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