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AD52 DUU

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,266 mi
Last recorded122,266 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 122,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre is worn on inner edge.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 122,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre is worn on inner edge.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,302 miles

hand brake cables poor

radiator v poor

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight wear in steering rack

slight wear in suspension

tail pipe in poor condition

wiper blades/ screenwash poor

Fail 9 Jan 2012 104,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

4 wheel align?

hand brake cables poor

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres req

oil VERY overfilled

radiator v poor

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight wear in steering rack

slight wear in suspension

suspect battery req

wiper blades/ screenwash poor

Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,862 miles

brake disks corroded

radiatror poor

steering rack worn

Fail 10 Jan 2011 94,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

brake disks corroded

exhaust flexible starting to leak

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

hand brake cables slightly deteriorated

radiatror poor

rear heatshield poor

steering rack excessivly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,146 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 84,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,220 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,219 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 55,913 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 17 Feb 2006 47,977 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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AD52 DUU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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