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AX05DGV
2005 ALFA ROMEO 156
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1747cc
General Information
- Registration AX05DGV
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 156
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1747cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
6 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- General corrosion underneath
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,665 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- General under body corrosion / Previous repairs covered in underseal
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- General under body corrosion / Previous repairs covered in underseal
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 93,319 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S washer jet not working but washers must providing enough fluid for the wipers to clear the windscreen effectively.
- General under body corrosion / previous repairs covered in underseal
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non obligatory stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,026 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- N/S windscreen washer poor
- General under body corrosion / previous repairs covered in underseal
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broke (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested Leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- General under body corrosion / previous repairs covered in underseal
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- N/S windscreen washer poor
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
20 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,102 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022 17 Jun 202619 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,600 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,258 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- underside general corrosion
- Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone - both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working Offside jet (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,909 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
- surface corrosion starting to form on underbody components and floor
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,195 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
7 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,195 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
9 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,588 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2016 17 Jun 20268 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,581 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2015 17 Jun 20262 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
28 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,694 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2014 17 Jun 202621 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,850 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013 17 Jun 20264 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,919 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2012 17 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
22 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
30 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,227 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
30 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,227 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
24 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,732 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010 17 Jun 202630 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,602 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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AX05DGV was registered on 2005-04-29
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