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MA15 DAU

2015 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,204 mi
Last recorded66,204 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Altea52,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA15 DAU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 66,204 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 66,204 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shockers leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below wear markers (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 62,558 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing Aged 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing Aged 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 62,558 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front headlamps adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing Aged 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing Aged 2016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug / sump under tray loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing w/screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 56,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall / cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug / sump under tray loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing w/screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 52,669 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2021 47,376 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged locking mechanism shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2020 40,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 35,009 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 35,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,047 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 29,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing locking bolt missing, replaced with normal bolt (4.2.A.1e)

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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MA15 DAU is a 2015 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 52,299 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 MA15 DAU, 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 11 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA15 DAU registered?

MA15 DAU is a 2015 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 March 2015.

Is MA15 DAU safe to buy?

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