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EA08 ELW

2008 Seat Altea · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Seat Altea Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 147,991 miles on the clock, averaging 8,189 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA08 ELW

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,991
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,189

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,991 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,189
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 ELW 33k62k91k119k148k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,991 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,991 miles
Since last MOT+2,918 miles
PASS
Mileage145,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,686 miles
PASS
Mileage143,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,387 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,339 miles
Since last MOT+2,501 miles
PASS
Mileage140,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage138,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,696 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage132,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,400 miles
Since last MOT+14,208 miles
PASS
Mileage118,192 miles
Since last MOT+11,021 miles
PASS
Mileage107,171 miles
Since last MOT+12,484 miles
PASS
Mileage94,687 miles
Since last MOT+13,085 miles
PASS
Mileage81,602 miles
Since last MOT+11,048 miles
PASS
Mileage70,554 miles
Since last MOT+10,870 miles
PASS
Mileage59,684 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage53,560 miles
Since last MOT+11,763 miles
PASS
Mileage41,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage33,131 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ELW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 ELW

What car is EA08 ELW?

EA08 ELW is an black Seat Altea, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 ELW?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 ELW was 147,991 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 ELW passed its MOT?

EA08 ELW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2025.

Is EA08 ELW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA08 ELW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EA08 ELW?

EA08 ELW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.