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AU56 TLY

2006 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,821 mi
Last recorded233,821 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 TLY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 233,821 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 222,001 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 222,001 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 214,338 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 200,934 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 200,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2014 192,405 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 192,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 175,539 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 175,539 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 164,175 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 164,168 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 147,686 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 147,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 133,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 133,351 miles

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 30 Nov 2011 119,483 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 105,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 91,187 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,155 miles

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

n s f wheel bearing slighty nosiey

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,452 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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AU56 TLY is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 102,410 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 AU56 TLY, 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 20 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU56 TLY registered?

AU56 TLY is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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