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AO05 SHZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,852 mi
Last recorded117,852 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 SHZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2012 117,852 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 108,130 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 100,607 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 82,953 miles

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

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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AO05 SHZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 77,052 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 AO05 SHZ, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 SHZ registered?

AO05 SHZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AO05 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 SHZ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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