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AW03 DZD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,998 mi
Last recorded66,998 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DZD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 65,792 miles

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,513 miles

both sides front tyres perished

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 64,513 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both sides front tyres perished

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,100 miles

o/s rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2015 63,097 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

o/s rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 61,887 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 61,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,054 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs pitted inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,199 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,562 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to front bumper undertray and offside of the vehicle body

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,566 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 39,566 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 31,137 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 31,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,752 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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AW03 DZD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AW03 DZD, 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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AW03 DZD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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