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AV52 DDU

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,576 mi
Last recorded168,576 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 DDU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 168,576 miles

Freashly undersealed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 168,567 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Freashly undersealed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 164,321 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 164,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 161,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 153,886 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 153,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 148,050 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 148,053 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 142,654 miles

O/s rear brake disc is corroded.

Oil on engine.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 142,633 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres are worn on the edges & are close to the limit but may expose the cords before the limit is reached.

O/s rear brake disc is corroded.

Oil on engine.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 138,454 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Some play in n/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 133,696 miles

Air bag light is on.

Both front inner driveshaft gaiters are split.

Corrosion starting in various places underneath.

N/s front top ball joint gaiter is split.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 133,681 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Air bag light is on.

Both front inner driveshaft gaiters are split.

Corrosion starting in various places underneath.

N/s front top ball joint gaiter is split.

Fail 22 Dec 2010 127,691 miles

Air bag light is on.

Gaiter on n/s front upper ball joint is split.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 127,691 miles

Air bag light is on.

Gaiter on n/s front upper ball joint is split.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 122,826 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 122,826 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

airbag light on

both front inner driveshaft gators split

near side front offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 13 Jan 2009 108,008 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 108,008 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,066 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 69,060 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 48,010 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 48,010 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AV52 DDU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AV52 DDU, 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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AV52 DDU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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