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AF03 AOX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,864 mi
Last recorded110,864 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AOX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

OIL LEAKS

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 110,569 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

OIL LEAKS

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,236 miles

Both front strut top mounts badly corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2015 102,144 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front strut top mounts badly corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,301 miles

Front tyres are worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 94,242 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres are worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 89,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear discs rusty on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 76,647 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ENGINE COVER CABLE TIED.

FRONT TIE BAR JOINTS;SLIGHT PLAY.

N/S/F TYRE;WORN INNER EDGE,AND CUT INNER SIDEWALL.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F MIRROR CRACKED,BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING REAR VIEW.

O/S/F OUTER SILL SEAM DAMAGED.

O/S/F TYRE;WORN INNER EDGE.

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE TARNISHED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 76,647 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F TYRE;WORN INNER EDGE,AND CUT INNER SIDEWALL.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F MIRROR CRACKED,BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING REAR VIEW.

O/S/F OUTER SILL SEAM DAMAGED.

O/S/F TYRE;WORN INNER EDGE.

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE TARNISHED.

SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP OF STEERING COLUMN.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,698 miles

END FLOAT O/S STEERING RACK.

O/S/F MIRROR CRACKED.

REAR PADS GETTING LOW.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

END FLOAT O/S STEERING RACK.

O/S/F MIRROR CRACKED.

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

REAR PADS GETTING LOW.

STONECHIP ZONE "B".

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,205 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

O/S/F MIRROR:CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING REAR VIEW.

STONECHIPS ON WINDOW SCREEN.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 48,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

O/S/F MIRROR:CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING REAR VIEW.

STONECHIPS ON WINDOW SCREEN.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,151 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,641 miles

O/S/F MIRROR CRACKED.REAR BRAKE PADS APPROACHING MAX WEAR LIMIT.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,984 miles

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 AOX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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