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OU58 WPA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,356 mi
Last recorded149,356 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 WPA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 149,356 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 149,356 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 146,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 143,640 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 140,966 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 140,966 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 138,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 133,195 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 125,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 117,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,037 miles

sills and underbody have covers unable to fully check condition

Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 101,397 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,655 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 69,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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OU58 WPA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU58 WPA, 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 OU58 WPA registered?

OU58 WPA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is OU58 WPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 WPA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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