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AG58 ACJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,875 mi
Last recorded61,875 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 ACJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 61,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 61,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 60,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 60,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 59,909 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre treads slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,967 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,729 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 50,729 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,728 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,875 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,301 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,432 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,815 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nail in tyre n/s/f

Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 28,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2011 21,475 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)

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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AG58 ACJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AG58 ACJ, 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 AG58 ACJ registered?

AG58 ACJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AG58 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG58 ACJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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