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DU58 HDJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,746 mi
Last recorded81,746 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 HDJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,681 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 55,165 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,210 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,500 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,922 miles

both rear brake discs have corrosion to braking surfaces

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2018 41,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear brake discs have corrosion to braking surfaces

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 38,362 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,947 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,757 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 31 Aug 2013 26,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,895 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,360 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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DU58 HDJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DU58 HDJ, 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 DU58 HDJ registered?

DU58 HDJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is DU58 HDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU58 HDJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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