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NU08 WLJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,008 mi
Last recorded174,008 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 WLJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 174,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,443 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 156,264 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 140,034 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 132,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 132,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 124,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,975 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,184 miles

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked offside broken.

Nearside washer jet blocked.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,614 miles

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

wiper smearing slightly

Fail 9 Apr 2013 81,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,216 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,104 miles

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

passenger wiper clearing poorly

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 WLJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WLJ, 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 NU08 WLJ registered?

NU08 WLJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for NU08 WLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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