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AV61 DRO

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,569 mi
Last recorded135,569 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 DRO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 135,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 126,281 miles

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 13 May 2024 118,329 miles

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2023 109,913 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2022 101,426 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 92,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 85,214 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 85,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,760 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition and centre bracket broken

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,603 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 58,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,239 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,241 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 22,809 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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AV61 DRO is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 AV61 DRO, 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 AV61 DRO registered?

AV61 DRO is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is AV61 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 DRO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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