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AF08 OLJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

222,501 mi
Last recorded222,501 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OLJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 222,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 216,027 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 129,529 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 206,571 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front to rear exhaust systems corrode, and rear silencer outer skin, braking.

Pass 25 Sep 2021 121,606 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 111,846 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,694 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,545 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,560 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 88,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,592 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,034 miles

Nail in front tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,297 miles

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

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

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 OLJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

AF08 OLJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AF08 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 OLJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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