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OE08 HXA

2008 Seat Altea Freetrack

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,860 mi
Last recorded152,860 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack89,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 HXA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Freetrack
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 152,860 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 152,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,470 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,332 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases skin on back box corroded - slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 59,332 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases skin on back box corroded - slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 113,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 105,049 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 105,046 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,187 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 98,187 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,784 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 90,784 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 84,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 76,820 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2015 76,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 65,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer casing corroded and split

Fail 20 Nov 2014 65,091 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer casing corroded and split

Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,603 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,894 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 47,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,001 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Freetrack?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
coil spring broken 17
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OE08 HXA is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 89,935 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 Freetrack fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE08 HXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea Freetrack typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea Freetrack is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OE08 HXA registered?

OE08 HXA is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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