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DG61 OOA

2011 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,311 mi
Last recorded162,311 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 162,311 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 162,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 140,057 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 111,554 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,585 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2016 70,737 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,564 miles

under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Feb 2016 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some components

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,829 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 65,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre size 205/55/16 91v

Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OOA is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DG61 OOA, 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 OOA registered?

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

Is DG61 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 OOA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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