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AY58 XDA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,492 mi
Last recorded74,492 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XDA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 74,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 74,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 69,463 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,046 miles

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

Nearside Front stone chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,517 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,994 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 43,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 41,137 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 36,997 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,170 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,998 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,817 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,989 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,595 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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AY58 XDA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY58 XDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY58 XDA registered?

AY58 XDA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AY58 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 XDA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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