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DX03 UAP

2003 Alfa Romeo 166

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,199 mi
Last recorded66,199 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 16668,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 UAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model166
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,199 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,522 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust box broken but still adequately supported

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,673 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 63,673 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 56,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,888 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,072 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,765 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)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 41,765 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 22 May 2006 30,198 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 30,198 miles

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

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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DX03 UAP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 DX03 UAP, 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 DX03 UAP registered?

DX03 UAP is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 166, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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The MOT history for DX03 UAP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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