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OY08 GYV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,127 mi
Last recorded43,127 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 GYV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 43,127 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,388 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 41,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 39,774 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 38,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 38,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 38,096 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 36,872 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,736 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,109 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,068 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 28,619 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 28,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,937 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,962 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,241 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs scored

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 GYV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GYV, 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

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What year was OY08 GYV registered?

OY08 GYV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is OY08 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 GYV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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