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AD58 VRM

2008 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,208 mi
Last recorded113,208 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VRM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 113,208 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 108,503 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 108,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 104,624 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 100,114 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,776 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,776 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 93,031 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,620 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2016 85,645 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,838 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,076 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,926 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 65,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,650 miles

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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AD58 VRM is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AD58 VRM, 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 AD58 VRM registered?

AD58 VRM is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is AD58 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 VRM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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