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AV03 UBE

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,752 mi
Last recorded76,752 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UBE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 76,752 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,541 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 70,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,894 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 15 Mar 2016 64,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,614 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 59,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both hand brake cable mounts came away

exhaust mounts splitting

floor corrored

noise from engine

play in o/s/ steering rack joint

Fail 28 Mar 2014 53,219 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

exhaust mounts splitting

floor corrored

noise from engine

play in o/s/ steering rack joint

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both hand brake cable mounts came away

Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,303 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,768 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,996 miles

6x EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS BROKEN. EXHAUST SYSTEM HELD IN PLACE BY MOUNTING SAFTY STRAPS.

N/S/F TYRE 2mm ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 34,996 miles

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

6x EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTINGS BROKEN. EXHAUST SYSTEM HELD IN PLACE BY MOUNTING SAFTY STRAPS.

N/S/F TYRE 2mm ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 30,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,278 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,753 miles

1,BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM.2,FRONT PADS LOW.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,416 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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AV03 UBE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV03 UBE, 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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AV03 UBE is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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