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BD03 OTA

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,816 mi
Last recorded109,816 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,816 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 109,815 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 104,189 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 100,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,239 miles

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

corrosion on inside of front brake disc's

Pass 12 May 2012 90,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 85,026 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,910 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,833 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 60,394 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,938 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 OTA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OTA, 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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BD03 OTA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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