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SA08 VDF

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,872 mi
Last recorded137,872 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 137,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 138,311 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 120,050 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 110,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,982 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,935 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,682 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,838 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 61,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2014 58,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,336 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,095 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 46,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,295 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,571 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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SA08 VDF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SA08 VDF, 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 SA08 VDF registered?

SA08 VDF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is SA08 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 VDF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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