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AD52 DSZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,121 mi
Last recorded106,121 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,121 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 29 May 2014 102,979 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2014 102,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2013 95,766 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 95,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 91,964 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on failure from april/may 2012

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2012 91,964 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on failure from april/may 2012

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2011 86,254 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 86,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 80,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 60,239 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,059 miles

knock from offside of steering rack.

radiator discoloured blue

slight play in both rear lower arm-rear bushes.

slight play on offside front lower suspension arm- rear bush

Fail 24 Jan 2007 48,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Knock from offside of steering rack.

Radiator discoloured blue.

Slight play in both rear lower arm - rear bushes.

Slight play on offside front lower suspension arm - rear bush.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 31,223 miles

Note rear stub axle bushes badly worn.

nail in tyre

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 DSZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DSZ, 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 DSZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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