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DG08 NHA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,853 mi
Last recorded142,853 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NHA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 142,853 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 142,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 135,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 126,508 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,471 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 109,430 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Mar 2021 109,429 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full underneath inspection

Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full underneath inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,962 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 78,962 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,603 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,783 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 7 Mar 2015 46,831 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 46,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,277 miles

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

slight cracking rear tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,835 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 3 Mar 2012 20,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 14,877 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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DG08 NHA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG08 NHA, 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 DG08 NHA registered?

DG08 NHA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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