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AV55 WXW

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,013 mi
Last recorded119,013 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gator slight pin hole

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 114,290 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,677 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 112,538 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,524 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,930 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 97,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 85,404 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated and out of shape

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,404 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated and out of shape

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,352 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,680 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 56,680 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cables starting to split

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,089 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 38,851 miles

all brake pads half worn

front brake discs scored

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,303 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 WXW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

AV55 WXW is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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