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WV03 UAB

2003 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,651 mi
Last recorded130,651 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 15672,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 UAB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,651 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded nr front subframe

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 130,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded nr front subframe

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 127,501 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 120,339 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 120,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 103,603 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 83,578 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 62,478 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 42,375 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 18 May 2007 35,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,757 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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WV03 UAB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 72,902 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 WV03 UAB, 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 23 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 WV03 UAB registered?

WV03 UAB is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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