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OV08 BWA

2008 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,372 mi
Last recorded105,372 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 BWA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,372 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2017 105,291 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2016 99,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,047 miles

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

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Undertrays fitted

Uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,427 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and n/s/f coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,258 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,484 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OV08 BWA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV08 BWA, 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.

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What year was OV08 BWA registered?

OV08 BWA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is OV08 BWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 BWA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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