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DG61 OAP

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,312 mi
Last recorded141,312 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 OAP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 141,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 138,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,965 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 130,958 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 123,194 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 116,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2021 108,419 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 103,000 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,098 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,066 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 82,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,888 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear tyre flat and worn on outer tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of the adult belts.

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG61 OAP is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 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 DG61 OAP, 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 15 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG61 OAP registered?

DG61 OAP is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is DG61 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 OAP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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