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GU03 FSD

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,687 mi
Last recorded65,687 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 FSD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,687 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner tread

brakes intermitently stay on - sensitive brake light switch

front brake pad wear sensor is damaged

n/s number plate bulb case is damaged

o/s/f outer cv gaiter has a minor grease leak - small hole

Fail 10 Apr 2015 65,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner tread

brakes intermitently stay on - sensitive brake light switch

front brake pad wear sensor is damaged

n/s number plate bulb case is damaged

o/s/f outer cv gaiter has a minor grease leak - small hole

Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,834 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,673 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 45,224 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 40,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,477 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,920 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ON 3/4 MM.(LIMIT IS SET AT 1.6MM)

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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GU03 FSD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU03 FSD, 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 GU03 FSD registered?

GU03 FSD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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