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AD52 DVL

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,727 mi
Last recorded133,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 133,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 120,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 110,449 miles

all coils springs are corroding

front brake discs are corroded on inner surface

front bumper grill is loose

nearside rear handbrake cable mounting is loose

offside front indicator is slightly discoloured

offside front seat belt clip is stiff in operation

offside front side light is dim

offside front wheel has slight brake bind

offside window switch is damaged

offside wiper starting to deteriate

rear anti roll bar is corroding

rear exhaust is corroding

nearside rear tyre pressure is very low

offside upper suspension arm bush is loose

Fail 1 Jun 2010 110,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all coils springs are corroding

front brake discs are corroded on inner surface

front bumper grill is loose

nearside rear handbrake cable mounting is loose

offside front indicator is slightly discoloured

offside front seat belt clip is stiff in operation

offside front side light is dim

offside front wheel has slight brake bind

offside window switch is damaged

offside wiper starting to deteriate

rear anti roll bar is corroding

rear exhaust is corroding

nearside rear tyre pressure is very low

offside upper suspension arm bush is loose

Pass 5 Mar 2009 102,910 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 102,813 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 83,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 65,055 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 64,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,340 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 DVL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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