Alfa romeo 156 - 2003
278.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Alfa romeo 156, model year 2003.
Sample size: 257 cars, 551 tests and 1,534 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 257 cars
The 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 has an overall defect rate of 278 per 100 vehicles, which is 26% lower than the average for cars of the same year, indicating better reliability. Notably, the model performs exceptionally well in several categories, including brakes, steering, and visibility, where it shows significantly lower failure rates compared to the average. However, it does have a higher incidence of issues related to equipment. Mileage-related trends suggest that defects increase with higher mileage, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000 miles range, which is more pronounced than in the average vehicle. Overall, the Alfa Romeo 156 stands out as a reliable choice for its age, especially in key functional areas.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 257 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 30.3% better
118.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 72.6% better
6.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 34.2% better
19.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 35.0% better
66.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 28.3% better
216.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 6.4% better
61.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 52.2% worse
20.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 10.4% better
47.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 133
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 118
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 100
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 97
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 94
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 77
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 47
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
Serious faults (Top 10)
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 10