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NU08 XRM

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,016 mi
Last recorded122,016 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 XRM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 122,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 98,001 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,200 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,561 miles

undetected peak on opacimeter

Fail 27 Feb 2017 75,557 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undetected peak on opacimeter

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undetected peak on opacimeter

Pass 13 Feb 2015 54,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undetected peak on opacimeter

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,087 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 46,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,388 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,463 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 XRM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

NU08 XRM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is NU08 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 XRM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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