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FY08 AYJ

2008 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,955 mi
Last recorded47,955 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AYJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 47,955 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 46,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,635 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 41,084 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 38,374 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 38,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 35,933 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 34,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,949 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 32,949 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear washer not working

Pass 16 Feb 2018 31,099 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,157 miles

nsf and nsr tyres cracked on side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2016 27,558 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,297 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,615 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2014 22,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,011 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,913 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,061 miles

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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FY08 AYJ is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY08 AYJ, 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 FY08 AYJ registered?

FY08 AYJ is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FY08 AYJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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