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OY08 VGK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,197 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 79,138 miles

rear backbox corroding

wet test carried out

Pass 13 Oct 2018 68,680 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Oct 2018 68,680 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and perrished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,830 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

rear pads appear to be getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,415 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,400 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 27,594 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 23,047 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,876 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 VGK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

OY08 VGK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is OY08 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 VGK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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