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DV05 AVR

2005 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,745 mi
Last recorded67,745 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 14767,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 AVR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,745 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 66,573 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 65,692 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,481 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,683 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,935 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,184 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 58,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 52,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 32,691 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 32,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,119 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)

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

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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DV05 AVR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 67,523 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 DV05 AVR, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV05 AVR registered?

DV05 AVR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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