2003 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2L Petrol · DF52 BXX
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 110,452 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 156
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF52 BXX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2026
- 110,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DF52 BXX Mileage History
- 18/07/2023107,864 mi
- 16/07/2024108,951 mi+1,087 mi
- 16/07/2024108,951 mi
- 25/06/2025109,442 mi+491 mi
- 22/08/2026110,452 mi+1,010 mi
Average of roughly 836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF52 BXX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (DF52 BXX) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”.
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