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GJ08 FDU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,107 mi
Last recorded220,107 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 FDU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 220,107 miles

Dual mass flywheel noisy

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Centre Gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 209,521 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox Mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 202,484 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 196,012 miles

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

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

Offside driveshaft gaitor has pin hole

Fail 23 Feb 2022 195,828 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside driveshaft gaitor has pin hole

Pass 24 Feb 2021 182,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2020 174,540 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

chip in the wind screen

Fail 25 Feb 2020 174,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

chip in the wind screen

Pass 19 Feb 2019 158,606 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2019 158,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2018 144,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,989 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 129,989 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 102,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,329 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,380 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 FDU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FDU, 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 GJ08 FDU registered?

GJ08 FDU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is GJ08 FDU safe to buy?

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