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AD52 EBG

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,816 mi
Last recorded74,816 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,373 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,228 miles

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

steering wheel has slight play in all directions

Fail 18 Nov 2011 61,215 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs corroded and grooved

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,308 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,278 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,818 miles

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

full brake pipe inspection at rear of vehicle not possible due too exhaust heat shields

power steering belt in poor condition

starter operation rough

Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,543 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,037 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 EBG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EBG, 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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What year was AD52 EBG registered?

AD52 EBG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is AD52 EBG safe to buy?

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