2003 Alfa Romeo 156 3.2L Petrol · MP53 RAU
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 134,216 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 156
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MP53 RAU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 134,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MP53 RAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (MP53 RAU) between January 2026 and January 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
MP53 RAU Mileage History
- 22/01/2026134,216 mi
- 22/01/2026134,216 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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