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OU58 WRX

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,692 mi
Last recorded74,692 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 WRX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,736 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 66,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear coil spring possible broken

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,362 miles

NSF wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF brake pad getting low front pads worn slightly unevenly

Fail 11 Sep 2015 59,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

NSF wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSF brake pad getting low front pads worn slightly unevenly

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,346 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 43,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,023 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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OU58 WRX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU58 WRX, 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

How do I check the history of OU58 WRX?

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What year was OU58 WRX registered?

OU58 WRX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is OU58 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 WRX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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