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OU03 VTP

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,731 mi
Last recorded154,731 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VTP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 154,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 149,513 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 144,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 137,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 129,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 123,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads are on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 117,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wishbone area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wishbone area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 110,816 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 103,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 103,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,791 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

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

oil not registering on dip stick

Fail 25 Feb 2016 96,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

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

oil not registering on dip stick

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,319 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 70,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,148 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,510 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,391 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,851 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 25,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,263 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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OU03 VTP 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 87.5%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

OU03 VTP is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is OU03 VTP safe to buy?

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