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GF08 OJX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,730 mi
Last recorded158,730 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OJX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 158,730 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 148,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 139,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,920 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,574 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 5 Apr 2014 110,730 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 100,393 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 100,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2012 90,845 miles

N/S/R Tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,276 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2011 68,274 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

n/s rear tyre worn 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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GF08 OJX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF08 OJX, 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 GF08 OJX registered?

GF08 OJX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is GF08 OJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 OJX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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