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AX03 CPU

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,193 mi
Last recorded105,193 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 CPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2015 105,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and center silencers corroded.

Park brake cables, center support clips broken.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seat belts mouldy

Rear shock absorber top mounts corroded, offside more so.

Rear tyres bald inner edges.

Steering rack, slight knock offside.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,864 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 99,864 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 91,494 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2011 91,308 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,506 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 29 Apr 2010 78,506 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 May 2009 65,768 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 65,768 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 53,258 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 38,993 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,173 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 CPU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AX03 CPU, 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 CPU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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