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AO08 JYD

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,201 mi
Last recorded107,201 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JYD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 107,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 97,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 88,468 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 78,595 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 78,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 67,815 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 53,943 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 41,667 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 41,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 30,052 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 JYD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JYD, 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 AO08 JYD registered?

AO08 JYD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AO08 JYD safe to buy?

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