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AX52 MWA

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,001 mi
Last recorded102,001 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 MWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 102,001 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 102,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,214 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2008 90,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 84,420 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 67,172 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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AX52 MWA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AX52 MWA, 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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What year was AX52 MWA registered?

AX52 MWA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is AX52 MWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 MWA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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