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AD03 VAA

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,473 mi
Last recorded130,473 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VAA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 130,473 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in front lower suspention arm bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2014 125,313 miles

exhaust rubbers poor condition

Fail 5 Feb 2014 125,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubbers poor condition

o/s/f tyre on limits on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2014 125,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,811 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 106,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,393 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear in nearside driveshaft

Fail 7 Sep 2012 102,094 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear in nearside driveshaft

Pass 8 Oct 2011 99,607 miles

both rear tyres perished

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)

airbag light on

Fail 15 Sep 2010 93,110 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 93,110 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,596 miles

both hand brake cable outers deteriorated

offisde front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2009 80,596 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both hand brake cable outers deteriorated

offisde front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,617 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 48,807 miles

front pads low

rear pads very low

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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AD03 VAA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 VAA, 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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AD03 VAA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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