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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

L8 VLAMOT history

L8 VLA is a grey petrol SEAT Altea first used on 27 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

L8 VLA grey SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2025
Mileage
83,065 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VLA was last recorded at 83,065 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 2,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,630 miles · 5 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,435 miles
Average per year
5,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,065 miles
  • 2022 – 80,630 miles
  • 2021 – 78,526 miles
  • 2020 – 75,999 miles
  • 2019 – 73,216 miles
  • 2018 – 69,836 miles
  • 2017 – 64,309 miles
  • 2016 – 59,064 miles
  • 2015 – 54,248 miles
  • 2013 – 36,670 miles
  • 2012 – 25,448 miles
  • 2011 – 21,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,065 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,065 miles (+2,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    110539401585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,630 miles
    Test number
    521444693303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail80,630 miles (+1,836)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,630 miles
    Test number
    851261634091
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,794 miles (+268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    394089710276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail78,526 miles (+2,527)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,526 miles
    Test number
    240357518245
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,999 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,999 miles
    Test number
    339487978460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,216 miles (+3,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    912614510371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,836 miles (+5,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,836 miles
    Test number
    248954525417
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass64,309 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,309 miles
    Test number
    900663676494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,064 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    949557459845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,248 miles (+8,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,248 miles
    Test number
    866366454718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and craking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and craking (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail45,524 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,524 miles
    Test number
    916732805045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass45,524 miles (+8,854)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,524 miles
    Test number
    987672105043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,670 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,670 miles
    Test number
    479256633434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,608 miles (+11,160)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,608 miles
    Test number
    847594533312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,448 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,448 miles
    Test number
    518558172295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,756 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,756 miles
    Test number
    646293381288
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass21,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,756 miles
    Test number
    958993581258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 VLA

Does L8 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 VLA expired on 3 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 VLA?
The MOT on L8 VLA expired on 3 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 VLA done?
L8 VLA was recorded at 83,065 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 5,028 miles a year.
Has L8 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VLA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 VLA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 VLA find?
L8 VLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge.

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