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AU08 WNC

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,847 mi
Last recorded110,847 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WNC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 110,847 miles

Backbox corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 110,847 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Backbox corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,316 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 105,507 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 105,507 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 103,051 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 102,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 100,562 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspensions component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 100,521 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 4.58m-1 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,232 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight Misting To Head Light Patton

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Please Note Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken And Rear Tail box Outer Casing Showing Corrosion

Please Note Not a lot of Reserve Travel Left On Handbrake.

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 97,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced By 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Craked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Craked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight Misting To Head Light Patton

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Please Note Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken And Rear Tail box Outer Casing Showing Corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 85,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various suspension bushes deteriorated on the rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,811 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,519 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 72,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust clamp broken on one side

Pass 15 Nov 2016 67,087 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 67,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,464 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2011 23,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,502 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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AU08 WNC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU08 WNC, 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 AU08 WNC registered?

AU08 WNC is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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