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GU08 LCN

2008 Seat Altea Freetrack

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,637 mi
Last recorded82,637 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack89,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LCN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Freetrack
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 82,637 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 80,969 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 76,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 71,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 70,822 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor chips to windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2020 70,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor chips to windscreen

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,731 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,400 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,345 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 46,805 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,920 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,734 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Inner face of O/S/F brake disc scored

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,324 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,409 miles

brake discs corroded on brake surface

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Freetrack?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
coil spring broken 17
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GU08 LCN is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 89,935 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Freetrack fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU08 LCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea Freetrack typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea Freetrack is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU08 LCN registered?

GU08 LCN is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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