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AF52 BZU

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,917 mi
Last recorded57,917 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 BZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2010 57,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

corrosion present on exhaust

Pass 20 May 2010 57,917 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

Pass 12 May 2009 56,500 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

front brake pads wearing thin

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside rear shock absorber top bearing slightly worn

Fail 5 May 2009 56,322 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

nearside wiper blade split

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,274 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2008 51,274 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,011 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,198 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge. † †offside rear tyre nail in tread

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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AF52 BZU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,354 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 AF52 BZU, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF52 BZU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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