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YE08 AVW

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,013 mi
Last recorded120,013 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 AVW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 120,013 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 117,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted

front and rear discs slightly corroded

rear wiper blade defective

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 114,466 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 112,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 112,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,780 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 105,815 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 103,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 100,337 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 98,059 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 92,373 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,708 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,242 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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YE08 AVW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YE08 AVW, 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 YE08 AVW registered?

YE08 AVW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is YE08 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 AVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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