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LR08 DJY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,979 mi
Last recorded96,979 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 DJY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 96,979 miles

offside front top mount sticking

Pass 13 Mar 2025 90,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust hangar (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 90,751 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust hangar (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 86,776 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 86,776 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2055516 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 83,210 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2055516 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,658 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,326 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,067 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 68,759 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 68,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,424 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,626 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,330 miles

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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LR08 DJY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR08 DJY, 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

How do I check the history of LR08 DJY?

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What year was LR08 DJY registered?

LR08 DJY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LR08 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 DJY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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