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SY08 YAU

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,960 mi
Last recorded153,960 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YAU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 153,960 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 153,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 143,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HEAVY CORROTION TO FLOOR AND REAR SUBFRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 143,407 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of underside heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 143,406 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of underside heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 139,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 31 Jul 2023 139,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear hose to joiner at nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 1 Aug 2022 133,418 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 133,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 128,402 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 124,067 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,181 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,158 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 106,158 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,839 miles

Rear rear exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2017 95,839 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,102 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 89,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,123 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 47,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,247 miles

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

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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SY08 YAU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SY08 YAU, 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 SY08 YAU registered?

SY08 YAU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is SY08 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 YAU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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