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AF53 TXD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,179 mi
Last recorded21,179 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 21,179 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,247 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 15,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,203 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,946 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 9,924 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,058 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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AF53 TXD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF53 TXD, 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 AF53 TXD registered?

AF53 TXD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AF53 TXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 TXD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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