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AD52 DRX

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,268 mi
Last recorded97,268 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 97,268 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 97,268 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 97,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre damaged

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,805 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,805 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,161 miles

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

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

air filter is not fixed (loose)

exhaust catalytic converter rubbers broken

exhaust manifold heat shield lower part is loose

hand brake cable rubber hangers broken & cables swelling

n/s/f outer cv large is held on with cable tie

o/s wiper slightly smeary

Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,161 miles

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

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

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

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

air filter is not fixed (loose)

exhaust catalytic converter rubbers broken

exhaust manifold heat shield lower part is loose

hand brake cable rubber hangers broken & cables swelling

n/s/f outer cv large is held on with cable tie

o/s wiper slightly smeary

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod is creaky

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,438 miles

AIR BAG warning light showing defect.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 73,438 miles

AIR BAG warning light showing defect.

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,526 miles

air bag on

Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,433 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 64,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 60,526 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 60,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 56,119 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 56,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,959 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 DRX is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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