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AA08 FXV

2008 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,252 mi
Last recorded169,252 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FXV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 169,252 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

x2 front tyres tread low and inners worn

Fail 30 Jul 2020 169,222 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

x2 front tyres tread low and inners worn

Pass 8 Aug 2019 162,831 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2019 162,831 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2018 159,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer casing starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 147,446 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 130,397 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2016 130,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 116,374 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 116,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,769 miles

both front tyres getting low

condition of front pads inner face

exhaust centre hanger weak from corrosion

front brake pads look low

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 26 Mar 2014 102,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres getting low

condition of front pads inner face

front brake pads look low

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 86,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2012 86,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,817 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 75,525 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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AA08 FXV is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 FXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA08 FXV registered?

AA08 FXV is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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