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AO04 DVY

2004 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,995 mi
Last recorded149,995 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 15672,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DVY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 149,995 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front/rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 142,229 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 142,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front and rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,984 miles

o/s front brake disc deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2013 133,830 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s front brake disc deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2012 128,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 114,710 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 114,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 86,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under tray has some damage and fixing missing

some wear evident in steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2010 86,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Bulb failure warning lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under tray has some damage and fixing missing

front brake discs heavily pitted/corroded on inside face -would advise renewal with new brake pads

parking brake cables outer covers deteriorated

parking brake performance reduced

rear brake caliper parking brake mechanism near to maximum travel -may have been incorrectly set OR calipers may be failing

Fail 17 Mar 2009 63,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some slight wear handbrake outer cable

undersheild slight insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

some slight wear handbrake outer cable

undersheild slight insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,959 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DVY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DVY, 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 DVY is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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