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AD58 VPU

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,777 mi
Last recorded119,777 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VPU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 119,777 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 112,582 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2021 112,582 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,864 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 106,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,398 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2019 99,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 87,975 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,400 miles

Rear Rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,996 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,996 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,283 miles

Rear Rear exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,897 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,301 miles

Centre rear seatbelt clasp casing broken/missing.

Emissions too clean to register during smoke test.

Offside rear tyre cracked and outer sidewall has damage. Cords not exposed at the time of the test.

Rear seats not fitted correctly.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 47,301 miles

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

Centre rear seatbelt clasp casing broken/missing.

Emissions too clean to register during smoke test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre cracked and outer sidewall has damage. Cords not exposed at the time of the test.

Rear seats not fitted correctly.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,477 miles

centre seatbelt stalk damaged

nearside rear tyre tread outer edge worn low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,817 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges tread depth not cut as deep

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear seat (in boot) removed not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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AD58 VPU is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 101,087 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD58 VPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD58 VPU registered?

AD58 VPU is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is AD58 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 VPU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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