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RX06 XVG

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,110 mi
Last recorded61,110 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 XVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 61,110 miles
Fail 3 May 2026 61,054 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 59,410 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 54,898 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated slight leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both headlamps slightly defective

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering slight play

Offside Rear parking brake requirements just met

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 54,898 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated slight leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both headlamps slightly defective

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering slight play

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake requirements just met

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 54,624 miles

Central Exhaust Deteriorated

Light Oil Leak Engine

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,018 miles

Center exhaust system deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,952 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 47,415 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 43,977 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 43,977 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 43,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,923 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,701 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 37,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,344 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,428 miles

inner eadges of front tyres geting low on 3mm

Fail 20 Dec 2012 31,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,041 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,008 miles

n/s head lamp weak pattern

Fail 9 Dec 2011 26,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,914 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 22,914 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,553 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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RX06 XVG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX06 XVG, 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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RX06 XVG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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