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AM03 ZYU

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,778 mi
Last recorded101,778 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 100,608 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 100,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,597 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 97,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,162 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 91,591 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,782 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,815 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,723 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 84,722 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,170 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 77,165 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,848 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 54,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,627 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 41,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 25,998 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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AM03 ZYU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AM03 ZYU, 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 AM03 ZYU registered?

AM03 ZYU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AM03 ZYU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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