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SEAT Altea

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 BFUMOT history

LR08 BFU is a red diesel SEAT Altea first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

LR08 BFU red SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Altea, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2025
Mileage
119,382 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BFU was last recorded at 119,382 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,287 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
7,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,382 miles
  • 2023 – 106,710 miles
  • 2022 – 94,346 miles
  • 2021 – 91,723 miles
  • 2019 – 87,196 miles
  • 2018 – 79,150 miles
  • 2017 – 73,583 miles
  • 2016 – 66,518 miles
  • 2015 – 58,781 miles
  • 2014 – 52,709 miles
  • 2013 – 43,930 miles
  • 2012 – 37,316 miles
  • 2011 – 28,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,382 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,382 miles (+95)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,382 miles
    Test number
    534441916209
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail119,287 miles (+12,577)6 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,287 miles
    Test number
    921204346357
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges(205 55 R16 91V) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer metal hanger corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroding off coming off
    • AdvisoryRear tail gate not opening
  3. Pass106,710 miles (+12,364)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    689870483849
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front washer pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass94,346 miles (+2,623)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,346 miles
    Test number
    733070110475
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner face (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass91,723 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,723 miles
    Test number
    854897407758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail91,715 miles (+4,519)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,715 miles
    Test number
    474480660177
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass87,196 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,196 miles
    Test number
    111336234309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail87,168 miles (+8,018)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,168 miles
    Test number
    871542797318
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass79,150 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,150 miles
    Test number
    440146359897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail79,128 miles (+5,545)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,128 miles
    Test number
    305497283139
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass73,583 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,583 miles
    Test number
    555285612355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,518 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,518 miles
    Test number
    337763218417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,781 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    728514485196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,709 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,709 miles
    Test number
    437678584189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,826 miles (+6,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,826 miles
    Test number
    255239864091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass43,930 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,930 miles
    Test number
    819277483092
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Fail43,930 miles (+6,614)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,930 miles
    Test number
    646787583086
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass37,316 miles (+8,455)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,316 miles
    Test number
    255645872073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,861 miles
    Test number
    699681671096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BFU

Does LR08 BFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 BFU expired on 14 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BFU?
The MOT on LR08 BFU expired on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 BFU done?
LR08 BFU was recorded at 119,382 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 7,047 miles a year.
Has LR08 BFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BFU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 BFU 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 LR08 BFU find?
LR08 BFU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 10 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 7 more.

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