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OY53 VWA

2003 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,587 mi
Last recorded178,587 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VWA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 178,587 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 178,587 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 172,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 169,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 164,671 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 157,217 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 157,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 116,383 miles

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

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

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2013 116,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,725 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,628 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 88,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,610 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,325 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,169 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn and rusted

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,141 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,538 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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OY53 VWA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY53 VWA, 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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OY53 VWA is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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