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OY08 GXP

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,811 mi
Last recorded131,811 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 GXP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 131,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 109,936 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 109,936 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 61,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 43,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,791 miles

Both front tyres cracking between the treads

Both rear tyres cracking between the treads

Pass 15 May 2014 28,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 24,481 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 19,198 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Routing of fuel pipe from tank incorrect as above advisory and requires immediate attention/re-routing to prevent pipe failure.

Pass 16 May 2011 14,135 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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OY08 GXP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OY08 GXP, 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 OY08 GXP registered?

OY08 GXP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is OY08 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 GXP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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