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EY05 AVT

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,957 mi
Last recorded48,957 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 AVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,957 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,250 miles

Front discs lipped

Front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Rear pads low on friction material

Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,981 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 22,179 miles

beam deflectors are stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.

front registration plate securing screws show multicolour cap covers.

near side front headlamp beam image kick up is flat.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

undershield fitted(incomplete and secured with cable ties)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 22,179 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

beam deflectors are stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.

front registration plate securing screws show multicolour cap covers.

near side front headlamp beam image kick up is flat.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

steering rack off side inner arm inner joint shows play.

undershield fitted(incomplete and secured with cable ties)

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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EY05 AVT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 61,934 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 EY05 AVT, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY05 AVT registered?

EY05 AVT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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