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OY08 VGO

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,025 mi
Last recorded144,025 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 VGO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 144,025 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 144,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 129,493 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,457 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 115,343 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 79,454 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,696 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,391 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 VGO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

OY08 VGO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is OY08 VGO safe to buy?

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