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VN58 OGS

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,859 mi
Last recorded16,859 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 OGS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2016 16,859 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 14,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 13,264 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 11,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 9,238 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 7,314 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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VN58 OGS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VN58 OGS, 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 VN58 OGS registered?

VN58 OGS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is VN58 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN58 OGS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN58 OGS have outstanding finance?

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