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AD03 VBA

2003 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,372 mi
Last recorded89,372 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo 14767,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,372 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded (outer skin)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 89,331 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded (outer skin)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 77,812 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 77,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 67,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,108 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 66,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 54,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,765 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,435 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,488 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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AD03 VBA is a 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VBA, 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 AD03 VBA registered?

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

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