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AD02 WCZ

2002 Alfa Romeo 156

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,428 mi
Last recorded104,428 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 15677,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 WCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 104,428 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 102,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,530 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 78,259 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,008 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 75,690 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,938 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,744 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 68,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,706 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 66,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,228 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,250 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,250 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,604 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,047 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,620 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,820 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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AD02 WCZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 77,354 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 AD02 WCZ, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD02 WCZ registered?

AD02 WCZ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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