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LJ08 TNU

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,943 mi
Last recorded142,943 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 TNU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 142,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge waring (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 132,467 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,883 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 122,808 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate reading 1.00 reading 1.40 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top leg bearing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,748 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 114,725 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Not seated proply (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,079 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 104,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 95,291 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,412 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,198 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,791 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,296 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,800 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,187 miles

both rear tyres bald on the inside

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LJ08 TNU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red 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 LJ08 TNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 TNU registered?

LJ08 TNU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is LJ08 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 TNU 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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