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AV03 UBN

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,024 mi
Last recorded127,024 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 127,024 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front uppers (2.4.G.2)

floor corroding

front tyres on/near limit ,,, poor

steering rack worn

Fail 14 Mar 2017 127,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick binding (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front uppers (2.4.G.2)

floor corroding

front tyres on/near limit ,,, poor

steering rack worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,221 miles

exhaust deteriorating/leaking

front arm bushes deteriorating

park brake 16%

rear tyres on limit,,,POOR

Pass 18 Mar 2015 112,116 miles

n/s/r tyre worn out on edge

park brake lever becoming loose on its mountings

Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,116 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn out on edge

park brake lever becoming loose on its mountings

Pass 21 Mar 2014

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 96,024 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f bottom arem has a loose washer

n/s/r seat back loose

Fail 18 Mar 2013 96,023 miles

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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f bottom arem has a loose washer

n/s/r seat back loose

Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,985 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 84,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,998 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut(not exposing reinforcement

Fail 1 Mar 2011 71,998 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut(not exposing reinforcement

Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,269 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres started to feather on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2010 63,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres started to feather on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 55,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,590 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine under sheiled fitted.

front pads low.

front registration plate damaged.

off side front fog light lens broken.

rear pads low.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,040 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine under sheild fitted.

front pads low.

front registration plate damaged.

off side front fog light lens broken.

rear pads low.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,915 miles

off side front fog light lens cracked. near side rear tyre worn edge & slight cut on side wall.off side rear tyre worn on edge.

small cuts in near side front tyre side wall.

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 UBN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV03 UBN, 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 UBN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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