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SD08 TXB

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,997 mi
Last recorded129,997 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 TXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,997 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 122,180 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 122,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 110,379 miles

Nearside Front flexy not in line

Pass 30 Mar 2015 96,532 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust joint at centre deteareated

Fail 24 Mar 2015 96,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc is corroded but working effectively

rear exhaust supporting hanger is corroded although the system is securely mounted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,521 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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SD08 TXB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red 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 SD08 TXB, 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 SD08 TXB registered?

SD08 TXB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SD08 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 TXB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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