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AD52 DFK

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,556 mi
Last recorded69,556 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 69,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,805 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 47,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 47,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,809 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 DFK is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DFK, 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 DFK registered?

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

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