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A3 BYL

2011 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,992 mi
Last recorded50,992 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 BYL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 49,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 45,061 miles

Emissions not detected.

Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,733 miles

Emissions not detected.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,803 miles

Emissions not detected .

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 42,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not detected .

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,009 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 32,913 miles

Emissions to lean no print out

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,387 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,777 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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A3 BYL is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 86,907 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 A3 BYL, 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 15 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 BYL registered?

A3 BYL is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is A3 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 BYL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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