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AV08 UVB

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,987 mi
Last recorded161,987 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UVB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 161,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 154,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer clamp broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 154,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer clamp broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 147,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear limited vision of brake pads advise wheel off inspection

back box exhaust clamp broken advise replacing

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2023 147,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper to brake hose pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear limited vision of brake pads advise wheel off inspection

back box exhaust clamp broken advise replacing

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2022 139,972 miles

corrosion in inner sills

inbalance of front brakes on the limit

Pass 1 Jul 2021 131,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn near to excess

Fail 30 Jun 2021 131,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn near to excess

Pass 10 Jul 2020 125,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,648 miles

Central Front Exhaust joint rusted near to excess

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Apr 2019 115,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust joint rusted near to excess

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,477 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also nail in outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,953 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre perishing slightly

play in o/s/f door hinge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre perishing slightly

play in o/s/f door hinge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,213 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 86,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Warning lamp on dash further investigation required

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 80,485 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,596 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,984 miles

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

both rear row seats have been removed

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear row seats have been removed

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,708 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AV08 UVB is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 101,087 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 AV08 UVB, 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 18 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV08 UVB is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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