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M100 DRG

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,702 mi
Last recorded51,702 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 DRG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 51,702 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,678 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 46,018 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 44,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 43,212 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,734 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 41,965 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear tyres cracking and wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2019 41,962 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear tyres cracking and wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,792 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,139 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,403 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,888 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 29,888 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2013 23,284 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 17,147 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 11,732 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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M100 DRG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M100 DRG, 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 M100 DRG registered?

M100 DRG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is M100 DRG safe to buy?

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