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Alfa Romeo 147

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LD08 BUOMOT history

LD08 BUO is a grey diesel Alfa Romeo 147 first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
105,089 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 BUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 BUO was last recorded at 105,089 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 14,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,134 miles · 9 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
14,955 miles
Average per year
7,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,089 miles
  • 2021 – 90,134 miles
  • 2019 – 73,647 miles
  • 2018 – 68,345 miles
  • 2017 – 62,888 miles
  • 2016 – 56,211 miles
  • 2015 – 47,312 miles
  • 2014 – 40,062 miles
  • 2013 – 29,977 miles
  • 2012 – 25,339 miles
  • 2011 – 20,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,089 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front exhaust section large amount of paste on joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower bumper grill missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases can weld front pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear baby seat fitted unable to fully test seat belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,089 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    486350969558
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail105,089 miles (+14,955)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    581368847006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,134 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,134 miles
    Test number
    797668127254
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust section large amount of paste on joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bumper grill missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail90,106 miles (+16,459)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,106 miles
    Test number
    710727380605
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt not done up (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust section large amount of paste on joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower bumper grill missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre not nail but large thorn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass73,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    441754273687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  6. Fail73,647 miles (+5,302)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    831689764585
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  7. Pass68,345 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,345 miles
    Test number
    629199139672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc pitted

  8. Fail68,345 miles (+5,457)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,345 miles
    Test number
    273823934948
    • MajorBrake cable damaged both handbrake cables and insecure (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc pitted

  9. Pass62,888 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    505080233020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases can weld front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear baby seat fitted unable to fully test seat belt

  10. Fail62,888 miles (+6,677)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    599478154244
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases can weld front pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear baby seat fitted unable to fully test seat belt

  11. Pass56,211 miles (+8,899)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,211 miles
    Test number
    657219114134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,312 miles
    Test number
    415114435196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,312 miles (+7,250)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,312 miles
    Test number
    578234735169
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront wheel tracking

  14. Pass40,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,062 miles
    Test number
    336058444171
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail40,062 miles (+10,085)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,062 miles
    Test number
    557118844120
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,977 miles (+4,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,977 miles
    Test number
    746566633152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass25,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,339 miles
    Test number
    408775032196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,339 miles (+4,382)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,339 miles
    Test number
    579965032112
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass20,957 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,957 miles
    Test number
    736860211129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Worn
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LD08 BUO

Does LD08 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 BUO expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 BUO?
The MOT on LD08 BUO expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 BUO done?
LD08 BUO was recorded at 105,089 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 7,343 miles a year.
Has LD08 BUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 BUO has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 BUO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 BUO find?
LD08 BUO passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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