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AG52 DSZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,244 mi
Last recorded90,244 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 DSZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 90,244 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 90,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,176 miles

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's pitted on inner edge/s

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 90,176 miles

Both outer sill's covered with body kit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's pitted on inner edge/s

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 84,244 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,540 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 55,417 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,208 miles

same advisories as previous test

Fail 23 Jan 2007 44,051 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns washer jet poor both rear tyres wearing unevenly nsr tyre on limit

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,164 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 33,976 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AG52 DSZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AG52 DSZ, 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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AG52 DSZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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