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AV55 AVM

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,629 mi
Last recorded108,629 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 AVM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,709 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,854 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 94,851 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2017 85,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,686 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 76,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,400 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,637 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 48,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,771 miles

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

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,959 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge advise wheel alignment

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,944 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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AV55 AVM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AV55 AVM, 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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What year was AV55 AVM registered?

AV55 AVM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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