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AU03 BTV

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,215 mi
Last recorded148,215 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 148,215 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 131,671 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 114,123 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 102,551 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 102,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 91,263 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,582 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 88,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 84,189 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,356 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 76,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,359 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 69,359 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front & rear brake discs slightly lipped

engine oil leak

nearside inner C.V.gaiter split

offside inner C.V. gaiter perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,097 miles

beam deflector fitted to offside headlamp

front brake discs slightly lipped

offside front wheel centre missing

rear row of seats removed

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,636 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,173 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 25,657 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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AU03 BTV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

AU03 BTV is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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