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AA08 ZGH

2008 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,498 mi
Last recorded143,498 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZGH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 143,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 131,269 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 125,148 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 125,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,544 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,022 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 72,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,345 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,785 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 47,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,917 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,500 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 21,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZGH is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

AA08 ZGH is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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