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DE08 GZR

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,533 mi
Last recorded119,533 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 GZR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 119,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 110,337 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2023 110,337 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,942 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 81,426 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 73,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,441 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 67,441 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,479 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2014 51,724 miles

3m nearside front tyre/ Starting to perish on sidewall.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear door won't open from inside.

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight smear on nearside front wiper blade.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,788 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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DE08 GZR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE08 GZR, 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 DE08 GZR registered?

DE08 GZR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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