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GN03 VDR

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,909 mi
Last recorded172,909 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VDR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 172,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 160,993 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 151,290 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 151,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 139,359 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 128,236 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 128,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,116 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm, bold edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake hoses slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall deteriorated almost cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre swill just out of area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs, rear floors to sills (2.4.A.3)

unable to see brake fluid level

Fail 28 Jul 2016 125,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement worn bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm, bold edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake hoses slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall deteriorated almost cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre swill just out of area (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs, rear floors to sills (2.4.A.3)

unable to see brake fluid level

Pass 28 Jul 2015 116,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jul 2015 116,679 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside taillamp cracked

surface corrosion apparent throughout underside

Fail 21 Jul 2014 108,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside taillamp cracked

surface corrosion apparent throughout underside

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Jun 2013 98,951 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside headlight on high limit

slight damage windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2010 67,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf abs wire chafed through to inner core

Fail 4 Jul 2009 57,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 57,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,535 miles

Light scoring noted to rear brake discs.

N/S/R tyre getting low

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,692 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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GN03 VDR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GN03 VDR, 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 GN03 VDR registered?

GN03 VDR is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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