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OY06 CVC

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,498 mi
Last recorded127,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 CVC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 127,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 127,493 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 122,676 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 122,670 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,657 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 111,917 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 111,917 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 105,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,633 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,613 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,780 miles

engine covers /under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jan 2019 88,780 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

engine covers /under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2018 85,297 miles

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

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

unable to check engine oil temp [emission test]

under trays /engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jan 2018 85,297 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

unable to check engine oil temp [emission test]

under trays /engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,330 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Dec 2016 82,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,962 miles

upper and lower trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,151 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 73,151 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,233 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 25,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,501 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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OY06 CVC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OY06 CVC, 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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OY06 CVC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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