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SL08 DWN

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,977 mi
Last recorded143,977 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 DWN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2019 143,977 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 138,297 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 123,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 111,373 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,103 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,411 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,210 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 44,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2011 29,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SL08 DWN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SL08 DWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL08 DWN registered?

SL08 DWN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is SL08 DWN safe to buy?

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