2001 Alfa Romeo 156 2.5L Petrol · Y261 AOO
2001 Alfa Romeo 156 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 142,445 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 156
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y261 AOO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2024
- 142,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y261 AOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 (Y261 AOO) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2024 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: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Y261 AOO Mileage History
- 13/05/2022139,262 mi
- 16/05/2022139,263 mi+1 mi
- 23/08/2023140,120 mi+857 mi
- 21/08/2024142,445 mi+2,325 mi
Average of roughly 1,400 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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