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AD52 DDU

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,518 mi
Last recorded94,518 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 DDU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,518 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)

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,310 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 77,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wiper smearing

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,483 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 65,483 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 57,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,871 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,257 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,489 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,689 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,692 miles

rear disc brakes....

Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,744 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,813 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 24,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,904 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)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 17,126 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 17,124 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 DDU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 DDU, 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 DDU registered?

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

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