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BG53 UBR

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,274 mi
Last recorded93,274 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 UBR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,504 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,847 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wiper blades are starting to split

front brake discs are worn

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

offside rear brake disc is badly corroded on inside face

radiator is in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,545 miles

Oil leak

air bag warning lamp illuminated

engine undertray damaged

nearside rear brake disc worn

nearside rear spring corroding

offside front brake disc worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to leagal limit

offside rear brake disc excessivly corroded (RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT)

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake disc(s) scored

Fail 12 Oct 2010 57,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake disc(s) scored

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,739 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

front and rear coil springs shows signs of corrosion

front disc slightly worn

offside rear disc slightly scored

rear brake disc slightly worn

slight play in near side front top suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,657 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,028 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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BG53 UBR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG53 UBR, 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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BG53 UBR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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