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S18 TDR

2012 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,912 mi
Last recorded91,912 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 TDR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 91,912 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 88,385 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 88,385 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,206 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 86,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2023 79,730 miles

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2023 79,730 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,246 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,877 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,074 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 52,566 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner lip

Pass 17 Oct 2018 42,573 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 33,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 30,414 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,687 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 24,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 19,303 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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S18 TDR is a 2012 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 66,675 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 S18 TDR, 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 14 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S18 TDR registered?

S18 TDR is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is S18 TDR safe to buy?

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