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OU56 ZYA

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,826 mi
Last recorded113,826 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 113,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod dust cover glued but secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray held on by cable ties but Secure

Pass 8 May 2017 104,783 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Fail 3 May 2017 104,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 5 Sep 2015 81,422 miles

Both rear indicators going white

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter loose

Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear indicators going white

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter loose

Pass 30 Jun 2014 164,574 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 148,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 135,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 120,003 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 107,778 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 107,778 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,316 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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OU56 ZYA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYA, 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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OU56 ZYA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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