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AD52 DHF

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,802 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 89,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,365 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)

exhaust rearbox and clamp corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,365 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rearbox and clamp corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 81,101 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,101 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 77,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 73,714 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,583 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 69,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 63,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,706 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,280 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 53,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,644 miles

handbrake mountings perished

Pass 11 May 2006 34,599 miles

air bag warning light on.

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 DHF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DHF, 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 DHF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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