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NU08 GYR

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,237 mi
Last recorded76,237 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 GYR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,237 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer edge treads

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 76,234 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer edge treads

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,913 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges and rubber deteriorating

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 60,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges and rubber deteriorating

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,932 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,173 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,499 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,132 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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NU08 GYR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NU08 GYR, 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 NU08 GYR registered?

NU08 GYR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is NU08 GYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 GYR shows 10 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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