2011 SEAT Altea 1.6L Diesel · AV60 OGW

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass from 17 December 2025 at 188,554 miles, confirming it met legal roadworthiness standards roughly seven months before the current date. The maintenance trend is stable, with no defects or advisories logged across all five tests from November 2023 to December 2025. Two fails appear in the record, on 11 December 2025 at 188,544 miles and on 19 October 2024 at 184,891 miles, yet both show no defects recorded. This anomaly points to procedural or administrative outcomes rather than a worsening mechanical condition. Mileage stands at 188,554 on a 2011 car, averaging about 12,570 miles per year, which is high for its age. The odometer moved from 179,693 miles at the 13 November 2023 test to 184,891 miles by 19 October 2024, a gain of 5,198 miles in eleven months. A further 3,663 miles accrued before the December 2025 pass. No significant gaps exist; usage stayed consistent. The sparse history shows clean passes aside from the unexplained fails, suggesting previous owners maintained minimum legal compliance without flagged neglect of consumables or structure. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the mileage and age. The MOT record noted no advisories on structural integrity or exhaust emissions, but high-mileage SEAT Alteas often develop worn suspension components and subframe corrosion invisible in a basic test. Verify the reason for the two no-defect fails through DVSA records. Check for binding rear brakes, uneven tyre wear, and rust on sills or floor pans. The absence of logged faults does not exempt the car from consumable fatigue. A pre-purchase examination by a qualified technician remains prudent.