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MA08 OFR

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,040 mi
Last recorded126,040 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OFR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,040 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 126,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 120,815 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 111,761 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,533 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,485 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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MA08 OFR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA08 OFR, 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 MA08 OFR registered?

MA08 OFR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is MA08 OFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 OFR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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