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E3 NJD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,126 mi
Last recorded136,126 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 NJD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 136,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 125,308 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 125,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 114,776 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 105,411 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 95,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,046 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,234 miles

exhaust rear section corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,449 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,822 miles

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,433 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,264 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,571 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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E3 NJD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 E3 NJD, 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 E3 NJD registered?

E3 NJD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is E3 NJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 NJD 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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