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AU56 VLH

2006 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,547 mi
Last recorded124,547 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Alhambra102,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VLH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 124,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 110,050 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 110,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 107,809 miles

Offside Front Outrigger / front wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 105,605 miles

slight fault on rear reg plate light

Pass 15 Jul 2022 102,906 miles

front reg plate fading

n/s/f headlamp fading

slight play in front anti rollbar links

Fail 14 Jul 2022 102,904 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front reg plate fading

n/s/f headlamp fading

slight play in front anti rollbar links

Pass 21 Jul 2021 99,390 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 99,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on shoulders of tread STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced getting dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 96,697 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 87,527 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 87,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,632 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,935 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 67,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 60,700 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,752 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,296 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,936 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,676 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,686 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 VLH is a 2006 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AU56 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

AU56 VLH is a 2006 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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