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FE08 AOV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,597 mi
Last recorded150,597 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 AOV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 150,597 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 143,450 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 143,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust shield lose

gearbox very noisy

Fail 15 Oct 2021 142,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

gearbox very noisy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust shield lose

Pass 20 Oct 2020 140,306 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front plastic bracket for hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Noise from gearbox area

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil on engine area

rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

undertray missing multiple fixings, secure

Pass 22 Oct 2019 137,120 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 130,188 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 130,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,373 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 123,356 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,352 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,566 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,264 miles

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

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

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

UNABLE TO CHECK BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS PROPERLY DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

UNABLE TO CHECK BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS PROPERLY DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,768 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,675 miles

advise offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

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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FE08 AOV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE08 AOV, 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 FE08 AOV registered?

FE08 AOV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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