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GU61 AZZ

2011 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,500 mi
Last recorded96,500 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 AZZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 96,500 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 96,500 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2025 94,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,420 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 80,490 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,635 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,622 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 65,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 28 Nov 2016 42,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,560 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,325 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,597 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 26,032 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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GU61 AZZ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 70,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU61 AZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU61 AZZ?

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What year was GU61 AZZ registered?

GU61 AZZ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is GU61 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 AZZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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