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AX05 DGY

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Beige Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,471 mi
Last recorded68,471 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,471 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,170 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 63,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,310 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,314 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 53,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 46,382 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,857 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 39,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,037 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,037 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,827 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 30,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,262 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust system starting to corrode

rear tyres slightly distorted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,234 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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AX05 DGY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Beige with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DGY, 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.

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What year was AX05 DGY registered?

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

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