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NY08 ACU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,136 mi
Last recorded89,136 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 ACU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 89,136 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 89,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 84,793 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 79,822 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 79,570 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 67,620 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the hood. abs pump brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 57,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 49,471 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 48,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 46,119 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 46,118 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 39,429 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 39,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 37,043 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 28,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 23,175 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 May 2016 23,175 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front tyres are worn to 3.0mm

Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,583 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,322 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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NY08 ACU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NY08 ACU, 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 NY08 ACU registered?

NY08 ACU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is NY08 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY08 ACU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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