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AV03 EXR

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,739 mi
Last recorded178,739 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 EXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 178,739 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs rusted (3.5.1i)

engine light illuminated

Fail 13 Dec 2016 178,736 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

engine light illuminated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 169,459 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 169,459 miles

Engine light on

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,773 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 99,772 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,658 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 84,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,393 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,358 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,848 miles

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

front number plate backing peeling

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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AV03 EXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV03 EXR, 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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AV03 EXR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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