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AU04 AOT

2004 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,154 mi
Last recorded130,154 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AOT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,154 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to offside and nearside front outer body sills.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 112,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,257 miles

Both front brake discs - inner faces are corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 110,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front brake discs - inner faces are corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Fail 10 Mar 2015 106,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,022 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre wearing on the edge

Fail 20 Mar 2014 101,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 97,199 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2013 97,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,652 miles

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

o/s inner driveshaft giater split

Fail 19 Mar 2010 68,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s inner driveshaft giater split

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,847 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in left rear tyre

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 13 Mar 2007 32,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AU04 AOT is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 102,325 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 AU04 AOT, 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 22 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU04 AOT registered?

AU04 AOT is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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