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GJ08 BRX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,632 mi
Last recorded100,632 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BRX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 100,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 100,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 91,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,595 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 79,767 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,448 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 74,448 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,356 miles

O/s/r tyre worn uneven

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,088 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,591 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,988 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,076 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 25,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,255 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 20,554 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 17,309 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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GJ08 BRX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GJ08 BRX, 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 GJ08 BRX registered?

GJ08 BRX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GJ08 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 BRX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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