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AY03 SRZ

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,382 mi
Last recorded142,382 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SRZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 142,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened small amount of corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust tail box skin deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2026 142,381 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened small amount of corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust tail box skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 139,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 134,822 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 134,822 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 131,574 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone support bushes have some free movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 125,823 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring cup slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 125,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring cup slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 123,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 113,220 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2018 113,218 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2016 108,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,042 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 104,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,291 miles

middle exshaust hanger weld broken

Fail 13 Jan 2015 99,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

middle exshaust hanger weld broken

Pass 16 Nov 2013 94,414 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 94,414 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,140 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 89,140 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2011 78,129 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 71,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,575 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)

o/s/r wheel dented on inner rim

Pass 6 Mar 2008 60,543 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 54,458 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 54,458 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,739 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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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AY03 SRZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY03 SRZ, 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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AY03 SRZ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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