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LG08 OMZ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,045 mi
Last recorded129,045 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 OMZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 129,045 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension heavily corroded

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 2 May 2025 124,621 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2025 124,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 120,659 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 120,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 117,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 109,509 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 102,266 miles

Central Rear rear exhaust cover shield rusty, not leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 99,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

rear box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,371 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,074 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seatbelt buckle casing missing but buckle still functions

Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,442 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

coil light indicates a fault

engine management light indicates a fault

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 64,756 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken

coil light indicates a fault

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,075 miles

rear tyres perishing on edges to tread

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,730 miles

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

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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LG08 OMZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black 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 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 LG08 OMZ, 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 LG08 OMZ registered?

LG08 OMZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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