
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass73,583 miles (+7,065)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 73,583 miles
- Test number
- 555285612355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,518 miles (+7,737)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 66,518 miles
- Test number
- 337763218417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,781 miles (+6,072)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 58,781 miles
- Test number
- 728514485196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,709 miles (+1,883)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 52,709 miles
- Test number
- 437678584189
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass43,930 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 43,930 miles
- Test number
- 819277483092
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
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
Pass37,316 miles (+8,455)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,316 miles
- Test number
- 255645872073
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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