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DU05 OEV

2005 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,872 mi
Last recorded133,872 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 15677,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 OEV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 133,872 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 133,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 127,520 miles

E.M.L On

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 123,179 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 117,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,205 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 114,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 113,348 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 111,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,525 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 102,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front disc's worn

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 88,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front disc's worn

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 70,869 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 70,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,239 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front tyres bald on inside edges

o/s/r (front) suspension arm bent

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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DU05 OEV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 77,052 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 DU05 OEV, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU05 OEV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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