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AX53 AFE

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,343 mi
Last recorded106,343 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,343 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 106,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,597 miles

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

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

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

front reg plate slightly cracked

passenjer airbag cover loose

Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,870 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 90,867 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 83,832 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 77,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,507 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,905 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 29,084 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 29,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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AX53 AFE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AX53 AFE, 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 AX53 AFE registered?

AX53 AFE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is AX53 AFE safe to buy?

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