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YR08 AUH

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,734 mi
Last recorded75,734 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 AUH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 75,734 miles

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 72,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 72,112 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,676 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,763 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,804 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,535 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,576 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 39,387 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,732 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 27,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,003 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,847 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 23,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,079 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,689 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 11,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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YR08 AUH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,004 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 YR08 AUH, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR08 AUH registered?

YR08 AUH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 AUH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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