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Alfa Romeo 156

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 3,179 cc

V31 ENOMOT history

V31 ENO is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 25 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,566 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 ENO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,179 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 ENO was last recorded at 172,566 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,565 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,566 miles
  • 2025 – 170,028 miles
  • 2023 – 168,890 miles
  • 2022 – 166,926 miles
  • 2021 – 166,434 miles
  • 2019 – 164,328 miles
  • 2018 – 162,353 miles
  • 2016 – 152,213 miles
  • 2015 – 131,254 miles
  • 2014 – 121,148 miles
  • 2013 – 113,245 miles
  • 2012 – 107,035 miles
  • 2011 – 97,674 miles
  • 2010 – 52,155 miles
  • 2009 – 74,980 miles
  • 2008 – 74,912 miles
  • 2007 – 71,596 miles
  • 2006 – 59,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,566 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material freshly undersealed (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill stating to corroed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine managment light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,566 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,566 miles
    Test number
    760100970044
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material freshly undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail172,565 miles (+2,537)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,565 miles
    Test number
    446549518154
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material freshly undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,028 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    170,028 miles
    Test number
    400763064046
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill stating to corroed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  4. Fail170,027 miles (+1,137)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,027 miles
    Test number
    394457992862
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill stating to corroed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  5. Pass168,890 miles (+1,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    168,890 miles
    Test number
    348911657721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass166,926 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    166,926 miles
    Test number
    452871708347
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose above rear silencer
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,926 miles (+492)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,926 miles
    Test number
    568525108226
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose above rear silencer
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass166,434 miles (+2,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    166,434 miles
    Test number
    174046128568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,328 miles (+1,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    164,328 miles
    Test number
    553818330279
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass162,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    162,353 miles
    Test number
    393200539293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,353 miles (+10,140)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,353 miles
    Test number
    758849080887
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass152,213 miles (+20,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    152,213 miles
    Test number
    257584959152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc lightly pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc lightly pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass131,254 miles (+10,106)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,254 miles
    Test number
    626800855161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,148 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,148 miles
    Test number
    686909334105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail121,146 miles (+7,901)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,146 miles
    Test number
    847472134116
    • FailureBrake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass113,245 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    113,245 miles
    Test number
    227095033166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,035 miles (+9,361)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,035 miles
    Test number
    207829422121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,674 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,674 miles
    Test number
    336558641119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass97,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,674 miles
    Test number
    768578941186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    620722030130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,155 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,155 miles
    Test number
    310712730187
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass87,375 miles (+12,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,375 miles
    Test number
    491902830103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass74,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,980 miles
    Test number
    781073459165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,980 miles (+68)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,980 miles
    Test number
    913842559118
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass74,912 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    74,912 miles
    Test number
    204005458376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,596 miles (+11,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    71,596 miles
    Test number
    980444657306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass59,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    59,688 miles
    Test number
    503797926336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 ENO

Does V31 ENO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 ENO is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 ENO?
The MOT on V31 ENO is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 ENO done?
V31 ENO was recorded at 172,566 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,745 miles a year.
Has V31 ENO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 ENO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V31 ENO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V31 ENO find?
V31 ENO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material freshly undersealed; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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