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GF08 OJP

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,882 mi
Last recorded152,882 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OJP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 152,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 147,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 141,181 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 135,784 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 135,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread around entire circumference of tyre and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 125,474 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,892 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 109,069 miles

mid exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,039 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 92,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 82,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 72,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,160 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 47,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,459 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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GF08 OJP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF08 OJP, 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 GF08 OJP registered?

GF08 OJP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is GF08 OJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 OJP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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