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AU17 SVD

2017 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,949 mi
Last recorded165,949 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Alhambra54,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 SVD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 165,949 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 154,280 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 154,280 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 146,821 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 141,615 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 141,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 134,750 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 125,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 104,978 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 88,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,415 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 67,972 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,713 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 56,713 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AU17 SVD is a 2017 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2017 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 54,398 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 AU17 SVD, 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 9 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU17 SVD registered?

AU17 SVD is a 2017 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AU17 SVD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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