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AU03 HGE

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,853 mi
Last recorded57,853 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 HGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 57,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 57,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 54,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 54,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 50,362 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 50,360 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 46,304 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 46,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 42,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 38,167 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides x2 (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger's airbag cover insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,206 miles

Nearside front & rear door damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,803 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust rubber hangers cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2017 34,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe under bonnet cut (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust rubber hangers cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,887 miles

covers fitted / under tray broken

parking brake just met requirements need to get checked

Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,307 miles

Exhaust system corrodet at the rear silancer

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,390 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated/broken but system still adequate supported

Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,185 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 30,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s handbrake cable hanging down

srs light on (n/s/f airbag fault)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s handbrake cable hanging down

srs light on (n/s/f airbag fault)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,714 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,186 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 24,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2009 21,774 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,892 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 16,942 miles

slight cut to offside front tyre outer side wall

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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AU03 HGE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 67,630 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 HGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU03 HGE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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