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RX56 AAV

2006 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,608 mi
Last recorded79,608 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15661,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 AAV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 79,608 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 79,608 miles

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

Exhaust tail box corroded

General under body corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,816 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2019 78,787 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,199 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,676 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,606 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear silencer getting rusty.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 62,512 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear silencer getting rusty.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,845 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2013 59,845 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,934 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 46,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,655 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 35,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,726 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 27,726 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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
Full Alfa Romeo 156 reliability report

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RX56 AAV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RX56 AAV, 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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RX56 AAV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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