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AV03 SOA

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,160 mi
Last recorded79,160 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 SOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,160 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2013 79,160 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,794 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,127 miles

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 brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 51,981 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,912 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 45,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,801 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 32,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 75,154 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 166?

Based on 30,600 MOT tests across 2,966 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,966
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,359
position lamp(s) not working 2,194
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,135
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,384
Headlamp aim too low 1,113
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AV03 SOA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 68,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 166 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,359 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV03 SOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 166 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 166 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV03 SOA registered?

AV03 SOA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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