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AF08 OMJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,993 mi
Last recorded103,993 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OMJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 103,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,723 miles

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

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

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 OMJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AF08 OMJ, 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

How do I check the history of AF08 OMJ?

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What year was AF08 OMJ registered?

AF08 OMJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AF08 OMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 OMJ shows 3 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 AF08 OMJ have outstanding finance?

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