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AO55 EDJ

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,838 mi
Last recorded118,838 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EDJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 118,838 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 118,838 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,372 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 110,369 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,619 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 101,619 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,784 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 91,784 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 71,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,634 miles

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

front brake discs worn slightly

hi level brake lght l e d s dim

slight movement in o/s/f of steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,479 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,229 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the limit

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)

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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AO55 EDJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO55 EDJ, 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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AO55 EDJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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