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DG57 OSU

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

188,913 mi
Last recorded188,913 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 OSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 188,913 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from dual mass flywheel,

Fail 10 Oct 2025 188,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also under inflated, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view across sceen, (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light glass broken,

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

noise from dual mass flywheel,

Pass 26 Sep 2024 176,788 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear all rear seats down & covered,

Fail 29 Apr 2024 175,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 158,891 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 147,324 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2020 134,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 122,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,781 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 98,807 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2017 98,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,561 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have some rubber surface cracks

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have some rubber surface cracks

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,107 miles

Diesel Cooler On Offside Floor Shows Sign Of Damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S and O/S Front Discs And Pads Showing Wear

O/S and N/S Rear Pads Are Showing Signs Of Wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,789 miles

front brake discs and pads some wear

fuel cooler has some damage to cooling finns

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,314 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON EDGES

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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DG57 OSU is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG57 OSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG57 OSU registered?

DG57 OSU is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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The MOT history for DG57 OSU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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