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AM08 YEG

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,114 mi
Last recorded207,114 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YEG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 207,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 193,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 190,813 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 179,388 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 166,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 153,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 139,200 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 128,790 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 114,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 114,143 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 87,415 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,415 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 YEG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AM08 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

AM08 YEG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is AM08 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YEG shows 12 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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