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AV08 WMJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,676 mi
Last recorded119,676 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 WMJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 119,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer, slight kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe and back box joins. front centre being the worst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil misting around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both centre arm bushes slightly perished. off side being the worst

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 113,992 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe and back box joins. front centre being the worst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil misting around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both centre arm bushes slightly perished. off side being the worst

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 108,470 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 108,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 103,249 miles

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

O/s/r outer brake pad appears to be worn lower than the rest of the rear pads

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 103,231 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Severely twisted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner and outer, substantial damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/r outer brake pad appears to be worn lower than the rest of the rear pads

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears approx. 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner, cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/f outer CV boot has grease around it, but does not appear to be damaged or leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner, starting to crack on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 98,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer has a major leak, rear silencer is starting to corrode and peel also (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

O/s/f outer CV boot has grease around it, but does not appear to be damaged or leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner, starting to crack on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre silencer has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Considerable leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 93,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre silencer has a slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Considerable leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,238 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 88,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,262 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 6 Sep 2018 82,262 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Disc very red, pads low only on O/s (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,601 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 67,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 56,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,587 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 38,741 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 32,430 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,438 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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AV08 WMJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV08 WMJ, 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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AV08 WMJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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