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BD03 OTF

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,088 mi
Last recorded109,088 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,088 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,666 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 87,883 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,953 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 63,222 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,234 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 OTF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

BD03 OTF is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is BD03 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 OTF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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