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BV03 NVR

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,510 mi
Last recorded58,510 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 NVR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 58,510 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 58,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated under passenger seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking by wheel (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front pad wear sensor damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 54,373 miles

all tyres are splitting and perished around edges of treads

Pass 15 Sep 2022 54,297 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 54,195 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

rear exhaust support rubbers perishing

Fail 24 Sep 2021 54,195 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

rear exhaust support rubbers perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2020 54,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 54,050 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,483 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,708 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 52,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,127 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 51,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,134 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 38,262 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,881 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 28,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 25,719 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 23,750 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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BV03 NVR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BV03 NVR, 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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BV03 NVR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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