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FG08 OFZ

2008 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,012 mi
Last recorded46,012 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 39,891 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,890 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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FG08 OFZ is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG08 OFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG08 OFZ registered?

FG08 OFZ is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is FG08 OFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 OFZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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