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AU03 BGY

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,514 mi
Last recorded149,514 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BGY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 149,514 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

chassis starting to corrode

drivers seat back in poor condition

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

road springs corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 134,174 miles

chassis starting to corrode

front brake flexis cracked

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Apr 2013 134,163 miles

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

chassis starting to corrode

front brake flexis cracked

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,026 miles

brake flexis cracked

front discs starting to corrode

Fail 19 Apr 2012 116,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake flexis cracked

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2011 101,091 miles

brake flexis cracked

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,213 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 89,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,413 miles

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,983 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 48,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front flexi hoses worn on a.b.s wires

front tyres wearing low on inner edges o/s bald on edge

front wipers smeary

movement in multi v/belt tensioner

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2007 48,214 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front flexi hoses worn on a.b.s wires

front tyres wearing low on inner edges o/s bald on edge

front wipers smeary

movement in multi v/belt tensioner

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,042 miles

full seat belt check not carried out,no rear seats at time of test.

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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AU03 BGY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU03 BGY, 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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What year was AU03 BGY registered?

AU03 BGY is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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