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AF03 YTS

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 YTS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2017 95,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around flexi pipe area. (7.1.2)

Head Lamps getting cloudy.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,164 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

slight surface corrosion to underside

Fail 21 Jun 2016 90,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

slight surface corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,246 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,439 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,070 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,544 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 74,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,929 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,030 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 57,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,951 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,035 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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AF03 YTS is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YTS, 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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AF03 YTS is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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