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OU03 HRX

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,163 mi
Last recorded144,163 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HRX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 144,163 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calipers small brake pipes showing corrison (1.1.11 (c))

Front chassie members corroded and thin

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot split where it clamps to the driveshaft shaft, weeping grease slightly at moment (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust very thin in places

no very seats fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 144,154 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calipers small brake pipes showing corrison (1.1.11 (c))

Front chassie members corroded and thin

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot split where it clamps to the driveshaft shaft, weeping grease slightly at moment (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust very thin in places

no very seats fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 139,152 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 132,209 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 122,480 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 111,829 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2015 111,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2014 103,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 103,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 97,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2013 97,409 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 91,471 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

steering wheel has very slight top to bottom movement

Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,531 miles

nsr tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2011 84,531 miles

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

nsr tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2010 76,904 miles

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

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

nsf and osf tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,585 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 57,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,036 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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OU03 HRX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 OU03 HRX, 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 OU03 HRX registered?

OU03 HRX is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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