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AU55 WDM

2005 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

327,527 mi
Last recorded327,527 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WDM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 327,527 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 29 Nov 2021 327,527 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2021 304,655 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2021 304,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2020 289,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 278,045 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 267,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 247,217 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 228,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 211,459 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 195,706 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 178,828 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter deteriating.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 May 2017 178,828 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter deteriating.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 160,663 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipes covered in grease/underseal.

slight damage to nearside rear brakehose.

Pass 10 May 2016 147,548 miles

exhaust slightly blowing at rear.

Pass 11 May 2015 124,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear alloy wheels have been repaired

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 11 May 2015 124,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear alloy wheels have been repaired

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 May 2014 86,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,205 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,139 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 70,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,214 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,963 miles

left mirror damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2009 47,963 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

left mirror damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,070 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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AU55 WDM is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 106,114 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 AU55 WDM, 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 21 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU55 WDM registered?

AU55 WDM is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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