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AK53 VDM

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,223 mi
Last recorded70,223 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VDM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,223 miles

Rear exhaust silencer knocks on the anti-roll bar.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,223 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked yellow wax (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer knocks on the anti-roll bar.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,220 miles

Brake fluid level is low [brake check required]

Front brake discs are very corroded and pitted

Front exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Front shock casings are becoming corroded

Rear brake discs are very corroded and pitted

Rear exhaust is cracked at hangers

Stone chip in screen

Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake fluid level is low [brake check required]

Front brake discs are very corroded and pitted

Front exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Front shock casings are becoming corroded

Os front tyre has worn to 1.6mm

Rear brake discs are very corroded and pitted

Rear exhaust is cracked at hangers

Stone chip in screen

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,613 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,612 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 47,577 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,580 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)

o/s/f-n/s/f brake discs wear (inner face)

stone chip damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,895 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,156 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,673 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 8,748 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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AK53 VDM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK53 VDM, 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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AK53 VDM is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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