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AG52 EFV

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,317 mi
Last recorded137,317 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 EFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 137,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 137,123 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 124,825 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 124,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 115,713 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 115,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,510 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low.

corrosion on brake pipes leading to each rear wheel.

corrosion on front brake disc inner faces.

slight free play in nearside front suspension bottom ball joint.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,247 miles

corrosion on front brake discs.

free play in offside front top suspension arm.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 78,389 miles

rear tyre tread wearing unevenly.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,726 miles

corrosion on rear silencer.

slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,547 miles

both rear tyre treads -wearing low.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,040 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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AG52 EFV is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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