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AD52 EAG

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,464 mi
Last recorded88,464 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,464 miles

1 light not working in centre brake light

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

Offside Front steering rack arm inner tie rod joint has play

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

surface corrosion to undervehicle areas

Fail 21 Dec 2017 88,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan in 2 places (5.2.6)

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

1 light not working in centre brake light

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

Offside Front steering rack arm inner tie rod joint has play

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all coil springs corroded

heavy surface corrosion to floor pans, sills, chassis rail under vehicle

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,440 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 80,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,869 miles

Coolant level low

Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,771 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant level low

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,938 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 49,938 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,880 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 33,878 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 31,090 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 31,088 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,375 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,493 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 EAG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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