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DG08 ZWZ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,083 mi
Last recorded120,083 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ZWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 120,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2023 113,076 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread depth and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 107,254 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 104,102 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 104,092 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,457 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,288 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,261 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,482 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s/f seat belt latch cover missing

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,104 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,667 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,000 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 ZWZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZWZ, 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

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What year was DG08 ZWZ registered?

DG08 ZWZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DG08 ZWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 ZWZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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