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DX03 ARU

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,645 mi
Last recorded104,645 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 ARU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,645 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

eml on

rear exhaust system slightly detoriated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 14 Mar 2016 94,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front worn on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 5 Mar 2015 83,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,652 miles

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

Oil leak

backbox corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 54,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,821 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 ARU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ARU, 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 ARU registered?

DX03 ARU is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for DX03 ARU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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