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AF08 OKV

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,560 mi
Last recorded105,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OKV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 105,560 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 98,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2023 98,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 89,547 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 84,784 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 80,805 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,917 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre's inner sidewall, marked with chalk ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,311 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,645 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 57,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2014 42,180 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 42,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,766 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 18,041 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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AF08 OKV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF08 OKV, 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 AF08 OKV registered?

AF08 OKV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 OKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 OKV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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