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AU54 VUD

2004 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,040 mi
Last recorded60,040 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo 14767,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill + rear floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 60,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill + rear floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 56,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 53,258 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 48,752 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 48,752 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,292 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 45,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 42,888 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake insecure handbrake cable hanging down rubber mounting broken (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 40,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,641 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,389 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,016 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wiper split

minor damage to bottom radiator support

Fail 11 Aug 2016 32,016 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear wiper split

minor damage to bottom radiator support

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,548 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,831 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 14,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cat bracket broken

Pass 3 Sep 2012 14,559 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cat bracket broken

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2010 6,631 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,228 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 3,024 miles

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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AU54 VUD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 67,403 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 AU54 VUD, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU54 VUD is a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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