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AV60 OES

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,787 mi
Last recorded79,787 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 OES
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 79,787 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 79,787 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,767 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 62,491 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 60,285 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 59,175 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 58,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 55,931 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 55,931 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 55,921 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 52,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 47,880 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 43,221 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 43,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,211 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,732 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 23,595 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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AV60 OES is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AV60 OES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV60 OES?

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What year was AV60 OES registered?

AV60 OES is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 January 2011.

Is AV60 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV60 OES shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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