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GU58 DZE

2008 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,693 mi
Last recorded112,693 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 DZE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 112,693 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 106,684 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 101,218 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,779 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,603 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 98,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,131 miles

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

reverse light in op

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,329 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,162 miles

nsf tyre on 3mm

Fail 10 Sep 2018 95,162 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

nsf tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,125 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 88,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,583 miles

osf tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2015 70,046 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,145 miles

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,365 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

parts of exhaust system deteriorated

plastic covers fitted to both outter sills

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

unable to see rear brake pads through wheels

under body covers fited unable to fully inpsect

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,582 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,192 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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GU58 DZE is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU58 DZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU58 DZE registered?

GU58 DZE is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is GU58 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 DZE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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