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DX03 AOS

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,098 mi
Last recorded100,098 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 AOS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 100,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Some parts of the exhaust system is corroded in placeses at the rear of the system.

The nearside front wiper blade is slightly split at the end of the blade.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 100,098 miles

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

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

Some parts of the exhaust system is corroded in placeses at the rear of the system.

The nearside front wiper blade is slightly split at the end of the blade.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,673 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,373 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,041 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 36,830 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 25,490 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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DX03 AOS is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DX03 AOS, 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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What year was DX03 AOS registered?

DX03 AOS is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DX03 AOS safe to buy?

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