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AO03 PKD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,606 mi
Last recorded128,606 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PKD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 128,606 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 120,374 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 120,374 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 113,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 106,198 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 96,458 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 88,448 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,710 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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AO03 PKD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO03 PKD, 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 AO03 PKD registered?

AO03 PKD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for AO03 PKD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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