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AG08 OTX

2008 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,056 mi
Last recorded92,056 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 OTX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,056 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 85,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 21 May 2019 64,604 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 52,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 45,865 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 45,868 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 41,692 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 35,712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 23,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 23,651 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,743 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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AG08 OTX is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AG08 OTX, 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 AG08 OTX registered?

AG08 OTX is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is AG08 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 OTX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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