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AO08 JWX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,552 mi
Last recorded115,552 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 115,552 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 115,552 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 97,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 96,372 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,154 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,716 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 51,424 miles

Rear brake pads worn very low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 46,084 miles

Exhaust rear box very rusty

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 15 May 2013 39,897 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 May 2013 39,897 miles

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

Exhaust system rusty

Offside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2012 32,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 26,540 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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AO08 JWX 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 AO08 JWX, 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 AO08 JWX registered?

AO08 JWX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is AO08 JWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 JWX 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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