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AU03 NVL

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,203 mi
Last recorded122,203 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2015 122,203 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

exhaust centre section+tailpipe corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2015 122,203 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

exhaust centre section+tailpipe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,583 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 110,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,196 miles

multiple rear child seats fitted no rear belts tested

Fail 22 Mar 2012 98,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

multiple rear child seats fitted no rear belts tested

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,603 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 86,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2010 74,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,848 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,960 miles

unable to inspect 2 seatbelts in centre row, as child seats fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,615 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 NVL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU03 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

AU03 NVL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is AU03 NVL safe to buy?

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