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DG08 NHE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,929 mi
Last recorded95,929 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NHE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 95,929 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,365 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,749 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded outer casing.

Underside covers fitted

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,924 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

centre exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,167 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 82,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,510 miles

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

Rear prop donut worn

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,138 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,245 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 46,673 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2015 46,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,653 miles

child seats fitted

chip on windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2013 34,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,059 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 NHE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

DG08 NHE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is DG08 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 NHE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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