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AP16 AUF

2016 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,912 mi
Last recorded54,912 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 AUF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 54,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exstream edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exstream edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 48,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 42,611 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 42,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cords nearly visible/exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 36,296 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both have small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge close to cords /wall damaged and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 27,621 miles

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

Front lower arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 7 May 2021 27,621 miles

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

Front lower arm bushes starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 21,502 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and central ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 13,872 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and center ()

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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AP16 AUF is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 65,171 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 AP16 AUF, 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 10 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP16 AUF registered?

AP16 AUF is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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