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WP08 AUO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,065 mi
Last recorded111,065 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 AUO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,632 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT (205/55/16)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 105,632 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT (205/55/16)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 99,219 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 99,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,161 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fod lamp cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2013 86,161 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fod lamp cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,703 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,187 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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WP08 AUO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP08 AUO, 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 WP08 AUO registered?

WP08 AUO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is WP08 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 AUO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP08 AUO have outstanding finance?

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