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AD52 DJY

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,509 mi
Last recorded58,509 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,509 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 58,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,101 miles

inner edge of n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 7 Oct 2011 58,101 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner edge of n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,586 miles

front to rear both sides adv slight corrosion

nsr and osr slight corroded brake pipes

osf brake pipe adv corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,287 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 55,287 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air bag light on

ns hand brake cable sticky

nsr caliper possibly seized

osf washer starting to clog up

radiator fins deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,606 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,440 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 41,639 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,255 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 DJY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJY, 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 DJY registered?

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

Is AD52 DJY safe to buy?

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