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AV52 ONG

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,595 mi
Last recorded75,595 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ONG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,595 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,109 miles

engine managment lamp on

Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine managment lamp on

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,277 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 55,209 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,902 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 47,902 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 26,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AV52 ONG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 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 AV52 ONG, 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 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV52 ONG registered?

AV52 ONG is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is AV52 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 ONG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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