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DY08 AUC

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,385 mi
Last recorded100,385 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 AUC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2020 100,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 84,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,710 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,312 miles

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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,403 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly and slight cracking in tread due to incorrect tyre pressures

sill covers fitted

underbody covered by plastic covers preventing full examination

Pass 29 Mar 2014 43,919 miles

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,600 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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DY08 AUC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY08 AUC, 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 DY08 AUC registered?

DY08 AUC is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DY08 AUC safe to buy?

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