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AM08 YDY

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,284 mi
Last recorded123,284 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YDY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 123,284 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 123,283 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 122,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 119,769 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)

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 6 Jan 2017 119,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 8 Jan 2016 117,758 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 117,758 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,145 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 111,532 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 88,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 67,936 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 YDY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YDY, 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 YDY registered?

AM08 YDY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is AM08 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YDY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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