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OV08BVO
2008 SEAT ALTEA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV08BVO
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALTEA
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,531 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,007 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,788 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened
- Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central centre exhaust mount corroded
22 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened
- Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded
- Central centre exhaust mount corroded
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,403 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2023 26 Jun 202617 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,904 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,711 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021 26 Jun 202626 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,423 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020 26 Jun 202625 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,901 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019 26 Jun 202626 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 94,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,058 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2018 26 Jun 202624 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,477 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,909 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,519 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2015 26 Jun 202619 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,059 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014 26 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,318 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2013 26 Jun 202614 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,185 MI
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OV08BVO was registered on 2008-03-17
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