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WG08 DDJ

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,589 mi
Last recorded80,589 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 DDJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 80,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,166 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,144 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,378 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 67,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,279 miles

some age cracks to rear tyres

some corrosion front discs

Fail 4 Mar 2011 60,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

some age cracks to rear tyres

some corrosion front discs

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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WG08 DDJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WG08 DDJ, 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 WG08 DDJ registered?

WG08 DDJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is WG08 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 DDJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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