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A8 BFM

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,966 mi
Last recorded101,966 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BFM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 101,966 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 96,929 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 91,266 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center exhaust clamp failed and exhaust a bit loose as a result (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 91,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center exhaust clamp failed and exhaust a bit loose as a result (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp on center bit rotted away

Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,887 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 70,572 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,283 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 57,281 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 4 Jan 2018 46,634 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 15,931 miles

unable to detect emissions

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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A8 BFM is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A8 BFM, 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 A8 BFM registered?

A8 BFM is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is A8 BFM safe to buy?

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