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AO04 DSE

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,176 mi
Last recorded154,176 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DSE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 154,176 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

e.m. l on

Fail 21 Jun 2016 153,833 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Inner rack joint has some play

eml on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 146,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

e m l light on

Fail 14 Jul 2015 146,189 miles

Nearside Front 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

e m l light on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 137,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

doorsill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 137,292 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

doorsill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 128,260 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s front outer cv boot is leaking some grease by.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 118,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 108,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres bald on inner edges

offside front cv boot has a slight leak of grease at clip

offside headlamp has water/condensation inside lens

Fail 4 Jul 2011 108,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres bald on inner edges

offside front cv boot has a slight leak of grease at clip

offside headlamp has water/condensation inside lens

Pass 8 Jun 2010 96,359 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 96,358 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 87,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 79,497 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 79,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 66,342 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 66,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AO04 DSE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 72,591 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 AO04 DSE, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO04 DSE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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