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AV55 WXZ

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,590 mi
Last recorded206,590 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 206,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 204,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 192,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 187,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 183,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 174,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant radiator poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2016 174,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant radiator poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2015 165,215 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 165,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 154,036 miles

front indicator bulbs starting to go white

n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged

slight lift front lower ball joints

Pass 11 Jan 2013 144,752 miles

handbrake cable outer sheaths starting to split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 136,092 miles

chip in front screen

front brake discs coroded

near side front outer wheel rim damage

rear brake discs worn

suspect rear brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2012 136,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip in front screen

front brake discs coroded

near side front outer wheel rim damage

rear brake discs worn

suspect rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2011 129,545 miles

discs starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2010 121,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 112,720 miles

advise both front brake discs slightley corroded

advise slight play in offside steering rack

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 WXZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WXZ, 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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AV55 WXZ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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