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AP03 UOL

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

45,711 mi
Last recorded45,711 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 UOL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 45,711 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,773 miles

air intake pipe split

centre and rear exhaust becoming deteriorated

front and rear brake discs becoming corroded

offside front outer sill corroded and has a hole outside of prescribed area

offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

under shields and engine covers preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Aug 2015 40,754 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

brake fluid level below max

centre & rear exhaust becoming deteriorated

engine covers & under shields preventing full inspection

offside outer sill becoming corroded and has a hole outside of prescribed area

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,499 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,534 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

slight grease seepage from offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Fail 30 Jul 2013 37,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre and rear sections of exhaust deteriorated

engine management light illuminated

slight grease seepage from offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,460 miles

engine management light illuminated

front brake discs becoming glazed

intermediate and rear sections of exhaust becoming deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2012 35,459 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake fluid between max and min

engine management light illuminated

front brake discs becoming glazed

intermediate and rear sections of exhaust becoming deteriorated

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear brake pads look burnt

Pass 13 Aug 2011 33,830 miles

slight play in offside steering

Fail 9 Aug 2011 33,830 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in offside steering

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,879 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 30,879 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,041 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,517 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 24,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH HANDBRAKE CABLES SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON INNER EDGES

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)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEELS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ON OFFSIDE

Pass 29 Jul 2006 6,110 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in off side rear tyre.

near side front tyre 3mm.

removed air freshner from interior mirror.

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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AP03 UOL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AP03 UOL, 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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AP03 UOL is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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