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AX03 BVU

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,556 mi
Last recorded24,556 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 BVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 24,556 miles

all brake discs worn/lipped!

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm,both worn on the inner edges (tracking)? Legal limit 1.6 mm!

underbody of vehicle very dry/corroded.

Fail 4 May 2011 24,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all brake discs worn/lipped!

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm,both worn on the inner edges (tracking)? Legal limit 1.6 mm!

service light on!

underbody of vehicle very dry/corroded.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 24,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

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

all springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner eges

front discs pitted

n/s/ inner sill and all floor corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,664 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,920 miles

Please be advised near side front floor has jacking damage.

Please note near side front brake hose has tempory tie on hose fixing.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 8,083 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,081 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread. exhaust front pipe mounting incomplete,

Pass 2 May 2006 71,392 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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AX03 BVU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AX03 BVU, 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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AX03 BVU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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