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AF03 AOV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,917 mi
Last recorded174,917 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AOV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 174,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 174,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 166,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to nearside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 154,975 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 154,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 23 Aug 2016 147,990 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 147,990 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 139,370 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 131,014 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S mirror glass broken.

N/S/F side light dim.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear most load area seats removed ATOT.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 131,014 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

N/S mirror glass broken.

N/S/F side light dim.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre PERISHING.

O/S/R tyre showing signs on sidewall of been run flat.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear most load area seats removed ATOT.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 119,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 108,867 miles

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

seat removed from ns center row. (belt not tested)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 100,763 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 100,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

Fuel filter mounting damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,922 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 91,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 82,884 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 82,884 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,754 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 54,553 miles

Squeeling from steering system when turned into lock, poss belt slipping

Pass 11 May 2006 42,967 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outer shoulder exposing cords, not exceeding 25mm in length, also measuring at 2mm on shoulder areas (legal minimum 1.6mm)

Nearside rear tyre measuring at 2mm on outside shoulder area

Nearside wing mirror casing loose

Offside front tyre measuring at 2mm on inside edge (legal limit 1.6mm)

Offside rear tyre measuring at 3mm on outer shoulder area

Offside side repeator showing signs of condensation but not affecting light output

Only 3 passenger seats fitted at time of test, only able to check 3 passenger seat belts and drivers

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 AOV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 AOV, 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 AOV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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