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PX56 AEF

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,717 mi
Last recorded109,717 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 AEF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 109,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 105,402 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 103,261 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 103,261 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 100,791 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 98,039 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2020 95,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2020 95,725 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 89,681 miles

Nearside Headlight slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Brake squeaking

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower hub bush very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 89,681 miles

Nearside Headlight slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake squeaking

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower hub bush very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 80,155 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high handbrake lever travel, noted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,480 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlight lens deteriorating but image still visible

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,657 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 73,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,594 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 66,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 62,159 miles

front brake discs faces corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,214 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,818 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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PX56 AEF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc 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 PX56 AEF, 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 PX56 AEF registered?

PX56 AEF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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