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AV02 BAU

2002 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,102 mi
Last recorded104,102 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo 14769,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 104,102 miles

unable to open boot

Fail 12 May 2014 104,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to open boot

Fail 8 May 2013 97,467 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe very poor condition.

Pass 8 May 2013 97,467 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe very poor condition.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 89,217 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,671 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 77,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 70,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 62,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2007 56,686 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 17 May 2007 56,686 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 19 May 2006 48,967 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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AV02 BAU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 69,830 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 AV02 BAU, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV02 BAU is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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