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SEAT Altea XL

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 DKEMOT history

LR08 DKE is a black diesel SEAT Altea XL first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.

LR08 DKE black SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2024
Mileage
133,053 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea XL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DKE was last recorded at 133,053 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 7,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,532 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,521 miles
Average per year
8,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,053 miles
  • 2022 – 125,532 miles
  • 2021 – 116,179 miles
  • 2020 – 107,988 miles
  • 2019 – 101,621 miles
  • 2018 – 93,282 miles
  • 2017 – 72,436 miles
  • 2016 – 65,014 miles
  • 2015 – 58,450 miles
  • 2014 – 52,395 miles
  • 2013 – 46,555 miles
  • 2012 – 37,732 miles
  • 2011 – 29,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,053 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,053 miles (+7,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,053 miles
    Test number
    630134891449
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,532 miles (+9,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,532 miles
    Test number
    196992075824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,179 miles (+8,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,179 miles
    Test number
    460231652469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  4. Pass107,988 miles (+6,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,988 miles
    Test number
    183893475464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  5. Pass101,621 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,621 miles
    Test number
    987986493119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covers fitted

  6. Fail101,621 miles (+8,339)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,621 miles
    Test number
    801402688267
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covers fitted

  7. Pass93,282 miles (+8,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,282 miles
    Test number
    276884887475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,062 miles (+12,626)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,062 miles
    Test number
    454229071691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,436 miles
    Test number
    756016717950
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some components

  10. Fail72,436 miles (+7,422)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,436 miles
    Test number
    982337551030
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, obscuring some components

  11. Pass65,014 miles (+6,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,014 miles
    Test number
    786500098715
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some items under test

  12. Pass58,450 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,450 miles
    Test number
    287365405028
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail58,450 miles (+6,055)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,450 miles
    Test number
    927275905091
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass52,395 miles (+5,840)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,395 miles
    Test number
    416570324004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass46,555 miles (+8,823)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,555 miles
    Test number
    889805423078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,732 miles (+8,716)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,732 miles
    Test number
    597709512081
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass29,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,016 miles
    Test number
    589545131023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 DKE

Does LR08 DKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 DKE expired on 17 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DKE?
The MOT on LR08 DKE expired on 17 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 DKE done?
LR08 DKE was recorded at 133,053 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 8,300 miles a year.
Has LR08 DKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DKE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 DKE 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 DKE find?
LR08 DKE passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust silencer slightly loose back box.

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