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Alfa Romeo 156

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 3,179 cc

X6 ARGMOT history

X6 ARG is a red petrol Alfa Romeo 156 first used on 21 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
136,732 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 ARG
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
21 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 ARG was last recorded at 136,732 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,908 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
824 miles
Average per year
5,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,732 miles
  • 2024 – 135,908 miles
  • 2023 – 135,853 miles
  • 2022 – 135,549 miles
  • 2021 – 134,609 miles
  • 2019 – 133,771 miles
  • 2018 – 133,089 miles
  • 2016 – 129,620 miles
  • 2015 – 128,918 miles
  • 2014 – 126,077 miles
  • 2013 – 116,467 miles
  • 2012 – 110,880 miles
  • 2011 – 102,227 miles
  • 2009 – 83,812 miles
  • 2008 – 69,477 miles
  • 2007 – 52,596 miles
  • 2006 – 36,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,732 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,732 miles (+824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,732 miles
    Test number
    825296942636
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,908 miles (+55)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,908 miles
    Test number
    697222692676
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components starting to show corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,853 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,853 miles
    Test number
    712935330788
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail135,853 miles (+304)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,853 miles
    Test number
    748170545294
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass135,549 miles (+940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,549 miles
    Test number
    748597753685
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass134,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    134,609 miles
    Test number
    715959968450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,609 miles (+838)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,609 miles
    Test number
    925985396499
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass133,771 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,771 miles
    Test number
    917624286155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,089 miles
    Test number
    829037516092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,089 miles (+3,469)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,089 miles
    Test number
    842065597310
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass129,620 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,620 miles
    Test number
    527063809286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,605 miles (+687)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,605 miles
    Test number
    426971179695
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  13. Pass128,918 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    128,918 miles
    Test number
    921341051114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    126,077 miles
    Test number
    325300234453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail126,077 miles (+9,610)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,077 miles
    Test number
    586097224265
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass116,467 miles (+5,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,467 miles
    Test number
    555693393134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass110,880 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    110,880 miles
    Test number
    866848682172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,877 miles (+8,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,877 miles
    Test number
    985380082197
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass102,227 miles (+195)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,227 miles
    Test number
    257587351494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing un-evenly
    • NoteSome metal brake pipes corroding

  20. Fail102,032 miles (+18,220)4 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    679106121180
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear exhaust box in poor conditon
    • NoteRear tyres wearing un-evenly
    • NoteSome metal brake pipes corroding

  21. Pass83,812 miles (+14,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,812 miles
    Test number
    910587869270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass69,477 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,477 miles
    Test number
    804807948284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Fail69,353 miles (+16,757)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,353 miles
    Test number
    881965148211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass52,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,596 miles
    Test number
    533541537190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,596 miles (+16,571)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,596 miles
    Test number
    463671037119
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDip stick missing

  26. Pass36,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,025 miles
    Test number
    761093226143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,025 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,025 miles
    Test number
    671386416183
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about X6 ARG

Does X6 ARG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X6 ARG expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X6 ARG?
The MOT on X6 ARG expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X6 ARG done?
X6 ARG was recorded at 136,732 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 5,244 miles a year.
Has X6 ARG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 ARG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on X6 ARG 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 X6 ARG find?
X6 ARG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2; rear coil spring corroded x2.

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