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AU08 XVE

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

166,538 mi
Last recorded166,538 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 166,538 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 153,887 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear heat shield insecure

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 4 Oct 2018 153,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear heat shield insecure

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 2 Oct 2018 153,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear heat shield insecure

silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,303 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2017 138,786 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,862 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 123,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,174 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 109,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,148 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 109,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 106,243 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2014 106,241 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 95,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,390 miles

Air bag warning light on

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Powersteering malfunction indicator light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 3 Mar 2011 60,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

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 XVE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AU08 XVE, 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

How do I check the history of AU08 XVE?

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What year was AU08 XVE registered?

AU08 XVE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AU08 XVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 XVE shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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