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B11 OTO

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,471 mi
Last recorded47,471 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 OTO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 47,471 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 47,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 47,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 47,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,303 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,258 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,202 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,845 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,219 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,745 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,034 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,758 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,035 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 36,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,314 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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B11 OTO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 77,052 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 B11 OTO, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B11 OTO registered?

B11 OTO is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is B11 OTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 OTO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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