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NH08 OLR

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,328 mi
Last recorded124,328 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 OLR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 124,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded (rear frame and suspension components)

Fail 27 Aug 2025 124,328 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corroded (rear frame and suspension components)

Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,802 miles

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

surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2024 119,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2023 114,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic covers

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 102,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring rubbing on wheel rim (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose bracket insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose bracket insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported In engine bay (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic covers

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2021 90,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,780 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 83,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,485 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 76,444 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,419 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 68,399 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,719 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2017 64,719 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,491 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust clamp broken

engine oil below minimum level on arrival - topped up before test carried out.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,769 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,239 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,688 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,567 miles

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

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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NH08 OLR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NH08 OLR, 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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NH08 OLR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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