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DG61 OPT

2011 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,647 mi
Last recorded91,647 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 OPT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 91,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 82,346 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2024 82,329 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 74,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge it's not in good condition (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge it's not in good condition (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded and exhaust mounting slightly insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2021 61,204 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 49,150 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,565 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,627 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 29,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

under trayand engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,146 miles

Emissions to clean to register a reading

Pass 13 Sep 2014 15,280 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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DG61 OPT is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

DG61 OPT is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is DG61 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 OPT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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