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AU03 VPD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,362 mi
Last recorded134,362 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VPD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 134,362 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 122,505 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 110,670 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 110,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 99,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,078 miles

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

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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AU03 VPD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AU03 VPD, 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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What year was AU03 VPD registered?

AU03 VPD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 VPD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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