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AM08 GZG

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,449 mi
Last recorded180,449 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 GZG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 180,449 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 179,439 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 168,490 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 168,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 160,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 141,739 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 130,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 119,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,228 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 105,478 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,713 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,827 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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AM08 GZG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AM08 GZG, 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 AM08 GZG registered?

AM08 GZG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is AM08 GZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 GZG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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