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AF03 YOL

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,578 mi
Last recorded73,578 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 YOL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,578 miles

both rear hand brake cables mountings split and rubbing on exhaust

both rear hand brake cables outer casing split not imparing function

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

exhaust front pipe flexi mesh broken

exhaust system fouling rear bumper and rear anti roll bar

smear from front wipers

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,775 miles

both hand brake cable outer casings split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,706 miles

cracking to tread of both front tyres

cracking to tread of both rear tyres

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded and split on seam

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Apr 2011 58,706 miles

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

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

cracking to tread of both front tyres

cracking to tread of both rear tyres

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded and split on seam

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,277 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tryes worn unevenly

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn unevenly

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,855 miles

front tyres worn unevenly

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 2 May 2007 32,686 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,415 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 26,415 miles

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

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

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

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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AF03 YOL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF03 YOL, 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 AF03 YOL registered?

AF03 YOL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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