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AA08 FXZ

2008 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,042 mi
Last recorded113,042 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FXZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 113,042 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 106,635 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 106,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,006 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,209 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges.

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 May 2019 78,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated, outer skin corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,697 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,306 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,731 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,624 miles

some oil on under tray

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 FXZ is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXZ, 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 FXZ registered?

AA08 FXZ is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AA08 FXZ safe to buy?

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