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AR03 OYF

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

342,624 mi
Last recorded342,624 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 OYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 342,624 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 342,481 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps not uk (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working all 4 both front both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 336,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

both front inner wheel arch corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 322,528 miles

Both front inner arches corroded

General corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 322,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front inner arches corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 302,600 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 285,281 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 285,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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AR03 OYF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AR03 OYF, 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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AR03 OYF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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