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AU03 VRP

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,856 mi
Last recorded86,856 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VRP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 84,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,666 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,169 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 71,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,927 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 39,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,430 miles

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 VRP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

AU03 VRP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AU03 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 VRP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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