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AO57 DSL

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,359 mi
Last recorded112,359 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 DSL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 112,359 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 112,359 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,619 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre feathering on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2013 82,790 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs worn

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,421 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)

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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AO57 DSL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AO57 DSL, 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 AO57 DSL registered?

AO57 DSL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is AO57 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 DSL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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