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OU56 ECX

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,890 mi
Last recorded131,890 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ECX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 131,890 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 128,322 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 128,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 125,853 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,637 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central floor pan to sill around seat fixing corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,276 miles

Rear EXHAUST RUSTY

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 29 Jul 2019 102,275 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABS UNIT UNDER BONNET (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear EXHAUST RUSTY

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 22 Jul 2019 102,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Unit Under Bonnet Leaking Brake Fluid (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Cluster\Wiring Issue? (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Cluster\Wiring Issue? (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Cluster\Wiring Issue? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe Onto ABS Unit Under Bonnet? (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Front Flexible And Rear Box

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front And Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front And Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,520 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,780 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,063 miles

Play in Offside front top suspension arm bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,790 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,161 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,177 miles

advise wheel alignment check

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

central exhaust mounting fractured

offside front brake pads in poor condition

offside front tyre has low tread

slight play in offside front suspension bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,006 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Nov 2010 30,033 miles

offside rear tyre damaged on tread area

Fail 3 Nov 2010 30,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre damaged on tread area

Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,816 miles

advise wheel alignment check

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder

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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OU56 ECX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OU56 ECX, 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 OU56 ECX registered?

OU56 ECX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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