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AF03 AOS

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,880 mi
Last recorded159,880 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AOS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 159,880 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 150,460 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 150,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 136,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 127,803 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 113,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear bearing has slight noise on rotation

Fail 4 Dec 2014 113,760 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear bearing has slight noise on rotation

Fail 2 Dec 2014 113,671 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 102,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Dec 2012 94,871 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 94,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 85,540 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 20 Dec 2010 74,514 miles

Brake warning indicates a fault

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tested under wet and snow conditions

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,036 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,426 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,735 miles

Front tyres VERY poor, wearing on inner edges, NEED TO BE CHANGED ASAP!

Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,418 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 21,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AF03 AOS is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 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 AF03 AOS, 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 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF03 AOS is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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