CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX05 DGV

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1747cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,390 mi
Last recorded95,390 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 95,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,665 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corrosion / Previous repairs covered in underseal

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 94,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corrosion / Previous repairs covered in underseal

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 93,319 miles

General under body corrosion / previous repairs covered in underseal

N/S washer jet not working but washers must providing enough fluid for the wipers to clear the windscreen effectively.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non obligatory stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 92,026 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion / previous repairs covered in underseal

N/S windscreen washer poor

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 92,024 miles

Brake performance not tested Leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broke (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion / previous repairs covered in underseal

N/S windscreen washer poor

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 90,102 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 90,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 88,600 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 86,258 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside general corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2018 86,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone - both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Offside jet (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,909 miles

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

surface corrosion starting to form on underbody components and floor

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,195 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 81,195 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,588 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,581 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 71,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 66,694 miles

centre/rear exhaust mount broke. requires welding - exhaust is still secure

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 57,919 miles

both front road wheels dented

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

Fail 1 Jun 2011 57,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

both front road wheels dented

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

Fail 22 Jan 2011 57,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

FRONT DISCS BADLY PITTED/WORN

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS HIGH OPERATION

OFFSIDE REAR DISC IS BADLY PITTED

UNABLE TO CHECK WIPERS BLADES FOR CLEARING SCREEN

UNDER TRAY IS HANGING DOWN

Pass 30 Jan 2010 45,227 miles

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

air bag light light on

Fail 30 Jan 2010 45,227 miles

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

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

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

air bag light light on

Pass 24 Jan 2009 28,732 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,602 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

under body shield fitted

washers needing attention

Fail 29 Jan 2008 17,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

under body shield fitted

washers needing attention

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX05 DGV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 AX05 DGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX05 DGV?

You can check the full history of AX05 DGV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX05 DGV registered?

AX05 DGV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AX05 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 DGV shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX05 DGV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX05 DGV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.