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AM08 YDD

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,870 mi
Last recorded69,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YDD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 69,870 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

signs of surface rust/corrosion to underbody and components

sill covers engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2024 67,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tryes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 66,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly perishing/cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Off side number plate light not secure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread very badly cracking/perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 64,942 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing VERY BADLY in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 64,942 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing VERY BADLY in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,897 miles

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

Offside 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 16 Feb 2021 62,894 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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 26 Nov 2019 60,157 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,973 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 56,973 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,455 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 51,988 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 51,961 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,544 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 48,915 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,915 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,596 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,293 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,210 miles

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

n/s wiper poor

o/s/f brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

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 YDD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AM08 YDD, 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 AM08 YDD registered?

AM08 YDD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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