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OV08FWO
2008 SEAT ALTEA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV08FWO
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALTEA
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 19 Aug 2021
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13
Total Tests
10
Passes
3
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,025 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear Shocks Slight Misting (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 174,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 162,685 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,440 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- rear tyres treads worn on inner edges
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.5.C.1a)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear exhaust brackets corroded off temp mounting fitted
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- rear tyres treads worn on inner edges
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,417 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very slightly deteriorated at small end of gaiter (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,119 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,657 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,793 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2015 28 Jun 202626 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,348 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 28 Jun 202622 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,838 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 28 Jun 202622 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,577 MI
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OV08FWO was registered on 2008-03-31
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