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DG08 UJV

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,203 mi
Last recorded118,203 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 UJV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 118,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 114,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 109,279 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 109,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 103,172 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 89,451 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 88,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,226 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,078 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,283 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,938 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,793 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,686 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 46,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front bumper cracked / split at the botton edge

front lower grill smashed

near side and off side front tyres worn on the inner most edges of the tread

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,811 miles

front bumper cracked / split at the botton edge

front lower grill smashed

near side and off side front tyres worn on the inner most edges of the tread

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,010 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 UJV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJV, 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

How do I check the history of DG08 UJV?

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What year was DG08 UJV registered?

DG08 UJV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is DG08 UJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 UJV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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