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GU08 NLG

2008 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,936 mi
Last recorded130,936 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 NLG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 130,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,840 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 65,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,259 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 51,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,260 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly deteriorated close to excessive

offside rear tyre outer sidewall badly deteriorated close to excessive

Fail 6 Mar 2014 38,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly deteriorated close to excessive

offside rear tyre outer sidewall badly deteriorated close to excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,132 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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GU08 NLG is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,894cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU08 NLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU08 NLG registered?

GU08 NLG is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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