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OV08 BWU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,543 mi
Last recorded141,543 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 BWU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 141,543 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 138,804 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 138,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 133,635 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CENTRE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BIG END CLIP SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear REVERSE LENS BROKEN

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BROKEN (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged HOUSINGS MISSING BOTH (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 124,684 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 124,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,190 miles

fog and reverse light lenses damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2020 118,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fog and reverse light lenses damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,332 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear fog lens cracked but showing no white light

Fail 18 Apr 2018 103,329 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section bracket detached (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear fog lens cracked but showing no white light

Pass 18 Apr 2017 95,588 miles

near side front tyre has inner edge wear

near side rear tyre has inner edge wear

off side front tyre has inner edge wear

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,588 miles

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

near side front tyre has inner edge wear

near side rear tyre has inner edge wear

off side front tyre has inner edge wear

Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,786 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking in treads and worn 3mm

Fail 9 Apr 2015 79,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing screen

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking in treads and worn 3mm

o/s rear shockabsorber weak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 69,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,230 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,102 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,040 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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OV08 BWU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV08 BWU, 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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OV08 BWU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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