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AW03 DZR

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,797 mi
Last recorded142,797 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DZR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 142,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 142,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 134,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 126,287 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded but not causing box exhaust to blow

Pass 22 Nov 2012 120,445 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 120,445 miles

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

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

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 21 Oct 2011 103,329 miles

Rubber gaiters on h/brake cables split

Fail 21 Oct 2011 103,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rubber gaiters on h/brake cables split

Fail 17 Sep 2010 82,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

part high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,129 miles

part high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,337 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 58,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,916 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 45,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,747 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 20,966 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 DZR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DZR, 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 DZR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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