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WG08 DFA

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,316 mi
Last recorded115,316 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 DFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 115,316 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 115,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,278 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 98,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rear box corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 8 May 2015 98,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rear box corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 13 May 2014 79,454 miles

nearside front washer spray pattern poor

Pass 7 May 2013 60,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,617 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2-3mm. (legal limit 1.6mm)

Offside front foglight lens cracked.

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front foglight lens cracked.

Top engine cover missing.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 29,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front foglight lens cracked.

Top engine cover missing.

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 DFA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

WG08 DFA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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