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SEAT Altea

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 DHMMOT history

LR08 DHM is a black diesel SEAT Altea first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LR08 DHM black SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Altea, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,501 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DHM was last recorded at 103,501 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 3,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,986 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,515 miles
Average per year
4,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,501 miles
  • 2024 – 99,986 miles
  • 2023 – 97,983 miles
  • 2022 – 96,597 miles
  • 2021 – 95,936 miles
  • 2020 – 94,975 miles
  • 2019 – 93,186 miles
  • 2018 – 89,172 miles
  • 2017 – 79,756 miles
  • 2016 – 72,003 miles
  • 2014 – 65,096 miles
  • 2013 – 61,098 miles
  • 2012 – 54,111 miles
  • 2011 – 47,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,501 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear disc corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust clamps dteriorated

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Heavy exhaust corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,501 miles (+3,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,501 miles
    Test number
    613289829068
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear disc corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps dteriorated

  2. Pass99,986 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,986 miles
    Test number
    543147140520
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner disc corroded heavily. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail99,986 miles (+2,003)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,986 miles
    Test number
    738262674823
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner disc corroded heavily. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass97,983 miles (+1,386)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,983 miles
    Test number
    869002649866
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,597 miles (+661)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,597 miles
    Test number
    990960853627
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    254518644289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,936 miles (+961)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    306265605403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AT LIMIT HEAVY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass94,975 miles (+1,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,975 miles
    Test number
    727831020561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,186 miles (+4,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,186 miles
    Test number
    603907453254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass89,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,172 miles
    Test number
    472886450952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,172 miles (+9,416)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,172 miles
    Test number
    351937048725
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass79,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,756 miles
    Test number
    917641893273
    • AdvisoryHeavy exhaust corrosion

  13. Fail79,756 miles (+7,753)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,756 miles
    Test number
    718904827893
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeavy exhaust corrosion

  14. Pass72,003 miles (+6,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    398127514329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail65,096 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,096 miles
    Test number
    137202544372
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass65,096 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,096 miles
    Test number
    787932244350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,098 miles
    Test number
    868847743344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,098 miles (+6,987)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,098 miles
    Test number
    457546143351
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass54,111 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    735141592256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,107 miles (+8,963)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,107 miles
    Test number
    495617991249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    126456761077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 DHM

Does LR08 DHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 DHM is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DHM?
The MOT on LR08 DHM is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 DHM done?
LR08 DHM was recorded at 103,501 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,458 miles a year.
Has LR08 DHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DHM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 DHM 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 DHM find?
LR08 DHM passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear disc corroded/worn; exhaust clamps dteriorated.

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