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OY58 OZG

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,249 mi
Last recorded196,249 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 OZG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 196,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip lower part of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

engine mount bush deteriorated, not excessive

slight inner shoulder wear to both rear tyres

Fail 24 Sep 2018 196,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip lower part of zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

engine mount bush deteriorated, not excessive

slight inner shoulder wear to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2017 190,618 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 190,617 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 179,895 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 179,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 148,642 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 122,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 83,851 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,098 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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OY58 OZG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY58 OZG, 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 OY58 OZG registered?

OY58 OZG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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