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AU58 VHD

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,685 mi
Last recorded74,685 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VHD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 74,685 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,444 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 72,444 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 65,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,992 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 58,822 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread showing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sill damaged.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,270 miles

Offside Rear Sill damaged.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,051 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

catalyst mounting bracket is broken

Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,947 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 38,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 34,707 miles

front tyres have uneven tread wear [worn on inner edges]

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 25,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 15,025 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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AU58 VHD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,004 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 AU58 VHD, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU58 VHD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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