2003 SEAT Alhambra 1.9L Diesel · OY53 VWU
2003 SEAT Alhambra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 135,768 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY53 VWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 135,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY53 VWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Alhambra (OY53 VWU) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
OY53 VWU Mileage History
- 29/08/2023116,725 mi
- 05/09/2023116,829 mi+104 mi
- 06/09/2024127,858 mi+11,029 mi
- 07/09/2024127,883 mi+25 mi
- 19/01/2026135,768 mi+7,885 mi
Average of roughly 7,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Bush and Linkage WearModerate
Weighing over 1.7 tonnes unladen and frequently driven fully laden with passengers or luggage, the Mk1 Alhambra exerts tremendous stress on its front suspension geometry. The rubber voided bushes on the lower wishbones and the anti-roll bar drop links deteriorate rapidly on UK speed humps and potholed roads. This results in heavy knocking over road imperfections, wander under braking, and severe inside shoulder tyre wear, leading to consistent MOT advisories and failures.
- Rear Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line CorrosionModerate
Models equipped with rear passenger climate control feature aluminium refrigerant pipes routed along the underside of the vehicle floorpan. Exposed to road spray, salt, and winter grit on UK roads, these exposed pipes corrode and develop pinhole perforations, particularly around mounting brackets. This causes the air conditioning system to lose gas pressure completely, leaving the cabin blowers unable to cool the passenger compartment.
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