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AY58 XDF

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

239,242 mi
Last recorded239,242 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 239,242 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 239,242 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 229,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 217,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 198,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 181,202 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 163,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 144,521 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 144,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease but no influx of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 128,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease but no influx of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 117,004 miles

Central exhaust hanger missing

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but not effecting view off road only bonnet

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,605 miles

front brakes worn

Fail 2 Sep 2016 105,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brakes worn

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,299 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,163 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F wheel slight damage.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dent in o/s/r wheel arch.

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

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 XDF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XDF, 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.

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What year was AY58 XDF registered?

AY58 XDF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is AY58 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY58 XDF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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