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AD52 DVM

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,470 mi
Last recorded110,470 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 DVM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,470 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 102,651 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 102,649 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 95,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 87,471 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber making knocking noise

Fail 3 Mar 2008 87,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear shockabsorber making knocking noise

Pass 10 Mar 2007 82,198 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 82,126 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 65,934 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 DVM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DVM, 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 DVM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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