2008 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · FE08 AOG

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection in March 2026 with mileage at 142,155 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the owner has consistently addressed issues immediately following test failures. While the record shows a pattern of failing and then passing instantly in both 2025 and 2026, the lack of recorded advisories suggests that minor defects are being identified and rectified rather than allowed to escalate into mechanical or structural failures. At 142,155 miles, this eighteen-year-old vehicle averages approximately 7,900 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK national averages for a car of this age. The data shows consistent usage intervals, with roughly 4,000 miles covered between March 2024 and February 2025, and another 3,600 miles covered between February 2025 and March 2026. This regular operation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often helps prevent premature corrosion of brake components and degradation of rubber seals. The absence of recorded advisories in the history is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage, so a buyer should perform a physical inspection of common wear points that the tester may overlook. Focus on the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, as these often show signs of fatigue before an MOT failure. Given the mileage, a thorough check of the brake discs for thinning and an inspection of the exhaust system for structural corrosion are necessary to ensure the vehicle remains as clean as the digital record suggests.