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DG57 VND

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,211 mi
Last recorded46,211 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 46,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 45,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,149 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2022 44,147 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,591 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 42,575 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,047 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,660 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2019 39,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2018 38,102 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,053 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 36,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,022 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 34,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 31,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,998 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 14,609 miles

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 VND is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG57 VND?

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What year was DG57 VND registered?

DG57 VND is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is DG57 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 VND shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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