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BD03 OSY

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,198 mi
Last recorded43,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,198 miles

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

advise under body corroding slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2014 43,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise under body corroding slightly

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,285 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,435 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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BD03 OSY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BD03 OSY, 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 BD03 OSY registered?

BD03 OSY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 OSY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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