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DU08 UZH

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,854 mi
Last recorded124,854 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 UZH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 124,854 miles

CLUTCH IS VERY WORN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 124,852 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

CLUTCH IS VERY WORN

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer brake pads is low

mil light is on

Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,665 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 104,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 92,371 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2023 92,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,597 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 77,597 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,506 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,293 miles

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

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter slightly leaking grease.

Fail 15 Oct 2020 66,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter slightly leaking grease.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight play in n/s/f track rod inner joint.

Fail 15 Oct 2019 63,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm, badly worn on inner edge.

slight play in n/s/f track rod inner joint.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,145 miles

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/r on 4mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 91V.

Fail 9 Oct 2018 57,139 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

tyre size: 205/55/16 91V.

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/r on 4mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,866 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 7.5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 94/91V.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 51,866 miles

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

tread depths: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 6mm, n/s/r on 1mm, o/s/r on 4mm .

tyre size: 205/55/16 94/91V.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,395 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 41,366 miles

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

Nearside Front nail

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2014 36,598 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 32,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges!

Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,966 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,660 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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DU08 UZH is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU08 UZH, 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 DU08 UZH registered?

DU08 UZH is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is DU08 UZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 UZH shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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