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AX03 VPU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,185 mi
Last recorded84,185 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 VPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,185 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 84,185 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 83,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,874 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)

both rear exhaust hangers perrished

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,567 miles

Oil leak from gearbox area.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 69,567 miles

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,809 miles

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

rear exhaust mountings beginning to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,011 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,267 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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AX03 VPU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX03 VPU, 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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AX03 VPU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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