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GL08 OZA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,888 mi
Last recorded91,888 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 OZA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 91,888 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,817 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,414 miles

Central Rear exhaust back box second skin rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,002 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket snapped off

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 54,993 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket snapped off

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has small cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perrishing on sidewall

Offside Rear Outer tyre perrishing on sidewall

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,255 miles

Engine under tray insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,202 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 36,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,575 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,244 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 19,947 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 16,428 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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GL08 OZA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL08 OZA, 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 GL08 OZA registered?

GL08 OZA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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