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AU54 VPW

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,248 mi
Last recorded103,248 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VPW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 103,246 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 100,564 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 100,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 96,401 miles

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

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,401 miles

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,415 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 90,415 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,266 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 64,923 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,115 miles

front wipers split

Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front wipers split

Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,602 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,546 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 26,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,600 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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AU54 VPW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AU54 VPW, 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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AU54 VPW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 3 January 2005.

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