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Used 2013 Seat Alhambra for sale
SEAT Alhambra 2.0 TDI CR SE ECOMOTIVE 5DR
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€8,950
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Could suit you if…
- You need seats for a larger family: this advert records 7 seats. Check that your passengers and child seats actually fit.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
Think twice if…
- You need every seat and lots of luggage space: check the boot with all rows in use, third-row legroom and child-seat access.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 13 years old and 257,140 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The 2013 Alhambra is the VW-group second-generation MPV shared with the Sharan — diesel 2.0 TDI manuals are common and efficient but can suffer EGR/DPF carbon buildup if used mainly around town. Check whether the timing-belt and water-pump were done to schedule and expect parts and servicing to be straightforward at independent VW-group garages. Sliding side-doors and modular seating are strong practical points, but confirm all seat latches and sliding runners operate smoothly.
- Clutch feel and slip under load — manual clutch wear is common at this age; test from cold and up hills.
- DPF behaviour (frequent regenerations, warning lights) and EGR carbon symptoms — ask for evidence of regular long motorway runs or DPF clean.
- Turbo condition — listen for whine or delayed boost; check for excessive smoke on acceleration.
- Sliding door runners and third-row seat latches — ensure doors slide smoothly and seats lock/unlock reliably.
- Rear suspension bushes and underbody rust around arches and mounting points — look for sagging or corrosion where the van-sized body tends to collect moisture.
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One-owner seven-seater in superb condition inside and out with a good service history. We have given it a full service. NCT valid until 08/2026. Comes with a spare key. The car will have a new NCT.