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AF08 OMW

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,427 mi
Last recorded126,427 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OMW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some lift on o\s and n\s top strut mounts

Fail 16 Jan 2023 126,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some lift on o\s and n\s top strut mounts

Pass 21 Jan 2022 118,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 118,155 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,455 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (very small amount of play when vehicle raised) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,247 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 98,574 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,321 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded before back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush on suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,582 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play at hinges (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close play at hinges (6.2.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box outlet pipe cracked and corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test o/s and n/s rearmost seats below fitted dog cage ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front mirror housing slightly slack

rear seats missing at time of test (only n/s/r one tested)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,480 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Feb 2015 63,480 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Wing mirror glass broken

Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,931 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,627 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,559 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,246 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 19,482 miles

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

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

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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AF08 OMW is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF08 OMW, 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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AF08 OMW is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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