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AF61 VGE

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,515 mi
Last recorded106,515 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VGE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 106,515 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,749 miles

Front 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,980 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 73,558 miles

Central Rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Inner alloy disorted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,351 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 65,345 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 50,897 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 49,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

T.P.M.S warning turned out ( system reset ) during test.

Fail 23 May 2019 49,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has been punctured by a screw and has been driven on whilst under - inflated. Sidewall is damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

T.P.M.S warning turned out ( system reset ) during test.

Pass 15 May 2018 44,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm)(more on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,723 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,959 miles

Engine cover fitted at test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted at test

Pass 7 May 2015 30,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

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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AF61 VGE is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF61 VGE, 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 AF61 VGE registered?

AF61 VGE is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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