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BD11 VDL

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,187 mi
Last recorded102,187 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 VDL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 102,187 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 100,904 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 96,388 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 92,714 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 87,831 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 80,528 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 75,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 67,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,556 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 53,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,381 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,252 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 24,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BD11 VDL is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 BD11 VDL, 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 BD11 VDL registered?

BD11 VDL is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is BD11 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD11 VDL 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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