The 2008 Seat Altea XL 1,9 TDI DPF DSG is a front-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.9 litres and an output of 77 kW (105 hp).
The asking price is 2,950 € (plus a 100 € handling fee). That is 450 € (18%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,500 €. The estimate is based on 45 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 19 days and a private seller in about 2 days.
The odometer reads 264,000 km, which works out at about 15,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is brakes.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 609 € per year
- Insurance 490 € per year
- Financing instalment 62 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,100 € per year.
The original tyre size is 205/55 R16. The seller is Hollolan Automyynti, Hollola.
Basic information
- Registration number
- SSY-405
- Mileage
- 264,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.9 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 100 €
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 162256
- Nettiauto ID
- 15909215
Technical details
- Power
- 77 kW / 105 hp
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 12.7 s
- Doors
- 5
- CO2 emissions
- 159 g/km
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
No notable equipment was identified from the listing.
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 2,950 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 19 days and a private seller in about 2 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection
A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
261 cars of the Seat ALTEA XL model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 179 defects leading to a failure, or 68.6 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Brakes 27.6
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Axles and suspension 20.7
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Emissions and leaks 6.5
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 20.1 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (203). Median mileage 286,000 km.
Figures describe the Seat ALTEA XL model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Seat Altea XL 1,9 TDI DPF DSG cost?
Seat Altea XL 1,9 TDI DPF DSG is for sale at 2,950 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 2,500 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 3 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 08/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 264,000 km.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 38.7 % of Seat ALTEA XL cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (261 inspections, median mileage 286,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2008 Seat in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 929 Seat passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 0.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 21th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (51.3 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Seat ALTEA XL cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, emissions and leaks. That is 68.6 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 609 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 205/55 R16.
Where is Seat Altea XL 1,9 TDI DPF DSG located?
The car is located in Päijät-Häme (Hollola, Päijät-Häme).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.