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OV08 JUA

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,547 mi
Last recorded39,547 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JUA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 39,547 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 38,331 miles

mil light on

Pass 15 Aug 2023 37,730 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,702 miles

nearside door mirror is damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2021 35,430 miles

nearside front mirror glass is damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,772 miles

nearside door mirror is cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2020 34,762 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside door mirror is cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,197 miles

Front Tyres both worn smooth on edges

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,922 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror has crack

Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,458 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,649 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,835 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,603 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 16,569 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 13,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 10,692 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 JUA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JUA, 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 JUA registered?

OV08 JUA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is OV08 JUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 JUA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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