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AD52 DVC

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,208 mi
Last recorded56,208 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,208 miles

Nearside Rear lamp condensation

Nearside Rear tyre low in tread and cracking sidewall and edge of tread 205/60/15 91v

Offside Front Lower slight play ball joint

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both very slightly (1.1.A.3f)

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting and exhaust rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs rusty

slight corrosion underside

slight dampness and play steering rack

slight play steering column

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,183 miles

EML on

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,293 miles

E M L on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,356 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Inner sidewall O/S/R Tyre worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,799 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition due to cuts/underinflation and other damage 205/60r15

eml on

horn maybe developing a fault

slight corrosion on floor

slight wear in suspension bushes

variator noisey

Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,768 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition due to cuts/underinflation and other damage 205/60r15

eml on

horn maybe developing a fault

slight corrosion on floor

slight wear in suspension bushes

variator noisey

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,980 miles

may be signs of radiator starting to leak

o/s mirror casing loose

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight weasr in suspension bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,512 miles

4 wheel alingment

front indicators slightly white

maybe an intermittant bulb fault

other brake pipes slightly corroded

slight wear in suspension

variator worn

Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,512 miles

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

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

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

3 tyres were very low in pressure, adjusted all 4 before test

4 wheel alingment

front indicators slightly white

maybe an intermittant bulb fault

nail in o/s/f may not be fixable

oil at min

other brake pipes slightly corroded

slight wear in suspension

variator worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,193 miles

both front indicators going white

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear flexi's

hand brake travel long

n/s/f brake pipe corroded at flexi

screen wash jets poor

slight cracking on tread rear tyres 205/60/15 91w

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight wear front discs

slight wear rear discs

Pass 26 Mar 2010 40,726 miles

maybe slight wear in suspension

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

o/s/r slightly worn

screenwash poor

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,185 miles

horn maybe going faulty

n/s/r tyre cracking

screenwash aim poor

Fail 7 Mar 2009 39,162 miles

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

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

handbrake cables in poor condition and badly adjusted

horn maybe going faulty

n/s/r tyre cracking

screenwash aim poor

Fail 14 Mar 2008 38,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,125 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,742 miles

offside rear tyre tread 3mm on outside edge also cracks appering inbetween nearside rear tyre treads/not showing cord at present/ 205/60r15 91w alloy rims

Fail 28 Jan 2006 31,548 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 31,548 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 DVC is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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