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SEAT Altea XL

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 DHGMOT history

LR08 DHG is a red diesel SEAT Altea XL first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 258,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

LR08 DHG red SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Altea, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
258,729 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
16,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea XL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DHG was last recorded at 258,729 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 9,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,931 miles · 18 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
9,798 miles
Average per year
16,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 258,729 miles
  • 2020 – 248,931 miles
  • 2019 – 225,278 miles
  • 2018 – 220,880 miles
  • 2017 – 216,632 miles
  • 2016 – 186,986 miles
  • 2015 – 166,631 miles
  • 2014 – 148,640 miles
  • 2013 – 123,838 miles
  • 2012 – 98,469 miles
  • 2011 – 65,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,729 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,729 miles (+9,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    258,729 miles
    Test number
    216409594987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass248,931 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    248,931 miles
    Test number
    331969687257
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail248,931 miles (+23,653)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,931 miles
    Test number
    127090339246
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass225,278 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    225,278 miles
    Test number
    200247698066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail225,240 miles (+4,360)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,240 miles
    Test number
    595596992661
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONTS (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass220,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    220,880 miles
    Test number
    642284826453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail220,880 miles (+4,248)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,880 miles
    Test number
    857732848176
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  8. Pass216,632 miles (+29,646)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    216,632 miles
    Test number
    574380100323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass186,986 miles (+20,355)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    186,986 miles
    Test number
    564361266588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail166,631 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,631 miles
    Test number
    335230745101
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  11. Pass166,631 miles (+17,991)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    166,631 miles
    Test number
    916900445178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail148,640 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,640 miles
    Test number
    195229034153
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass148,640 miles (+24,802)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    148,640 miles
    Test number
    906059734115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,838 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    123,838 miles
    Test number
    906958553066
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail123,838 miles (+25,369)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,838 miles
    Test number
    865628553095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass98,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,469 miles
    Test number
    468043832035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,469 miles (+32,696)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,469 miles
    Test number
    246383832052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,773 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    148806251067
    • NoteO/S/F brake disc pitted on inside edge
    • NoteO/S/R brake disc pitted on outside edge

Questions about LR08 DHG

Does LR08 DHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 DHG expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DHG?
The MOT on LR08 DHG expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 DHG done?
LR08 DHG was recorded at 258,729 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 16,235 miles a year.
Has LR08 DHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DHG has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 DHG 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 DHG find?
LR08 DHG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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