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DG62 OZR

2012 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,221 mi
Last recorded55,221 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea XL70,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 OZR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 55,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 52,523 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 49,577 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 49,576 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 47,237 miles

advise nearside front tyre split on tread

advise nearside rear brake binding and brake pads worn

Pass 26 Sep 2020 46,749 miles

advise nearside rear brake binding

Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,743 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp is also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,241 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,226 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,325 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,769 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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DG62 OZR is a 2012 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 70,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG62 OZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG62 OZR registered?

DG62 OZR is a 2012 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for DG62 OZR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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