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AD52 EAA

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,091 mi
Last recorded102,091 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 102,091 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 94,366 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 87,651 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 80,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres perished

Fail 12 Feb 2016 75,812 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,034 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres perished

Fail 13 Feb 2015 72,034 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres perished

Fail 13 Feb 2014 66,849 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,849 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,998 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Radiator corroded.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack offside inner joint, play, knock

Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,930 miles

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

Nearside dipped beam, suspect connection.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,194 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres worn, near wear bars.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,944 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,620 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,469 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,658 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 EAA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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