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DG61 ONU

2011 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,734 mi
Last recorded100,734 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 ONU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,734 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2025 100,654 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,517 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,722 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2023 89,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to get an emissions result due to rev limiter

Pass 26 Oct 2021 78,842 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 2 Nov 2020 72,001 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 62,843 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 51,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,069 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 20,992 miles

Both front tyre are bald on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,518 miles

Nearside Front worn low and totally bald on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge and nearly bald outer edge!

Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,478 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 ONU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc 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 ONU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG61 ONU?

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What year was DG61 ONU registered?

DG61 ONU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is DG61 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 ONU 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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