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AY03 SFN

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,937 mi
Last recorded53,937 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 53,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,757 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 48,900 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,373 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,378 miles

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

front dices pited

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,837 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,728 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 41,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,185 miles

sticker on front number plate is probably illegal

Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,895 miles

chassis number does not agree with DVLA records

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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AY03 SFN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AY03 SFN, 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 AY03 SFN registered?

AY03 SFN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 SFN shows 12 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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