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AX53 AFJ

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,596 mi
Last recorded117,596 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 117,594 miles

Emissions not tested engine mis-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,394 miles

nearside rear brakes worn low

Fail 4 Dec 2017 112,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brakes worn low

Pass 10 Nov 2016 105,634 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 98,277 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 90,431 miles

Center silencer corroded.

Floorpan corroding.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and rear tyres worn, at wear bars.

Offside front tyre worn, near wear bars.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,835 miles

Front and center silencers corroded.

Oil leak.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 80,833 miles

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

Front and center silencers corroded.

Oil leak.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,826 miles

Front silencer corroded.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,415 miles

n/s/f brake pad wiring broken

o/s outer sill trim damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,893 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded in places.

slight movement in n/side rear bottom suspension pin bush

slight play in o/side front inner rack joint.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,312 miles

front discs starting to corrode

o/side rear sill trim damaged.

slight play in n/side bottom hub assembly.

slight play in o/side inner rack joint.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,769 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 5,559 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 5,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 AFJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AFJ, 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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AX53 AFJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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