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SEAT Altea

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

S3 WDSMOT history

S3 WDS is a red diesel SEAT Altea first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2024.

S3 WDS red SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2025
Mileage
87,530 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 WDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 WDS was last recorded at 87,530 miles on 10 Aug 2024, 6,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,229 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
6,301 miles
Average per year
4,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,530 miles
  • 2023 – 81,229 miles
  • 2021 – 76,530 miles
  • 2020 – 73,048 miles
  • 2019 – 68,797 miles
  • 2018 – 61,571 miles
  • 2017 – 56,865 miles
  • 2016 – 53,422 miles
  • 2015 – 47,491 miles
  • 2014 – 42,072 miles
  • 2013 – 35,476 miles
  • 2012 – 29,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,530 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Advise under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,530 miles (+6,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    305036420821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass81,229 miles (+4,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,229 miles
    Test number
    180079027079
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  3. Pass76,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,530 miles
    Test number
    680808169325
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  4. Fail76,530 miles (+3,482)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,530 miles
    Test number
    485775372877
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  5. Pass73,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    254793459833
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  6. Fail73,048 miles (+4,251)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    603322056973
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  7. Pass68,797 miles (+3,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,797 miles
    Test number
    614506363844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail65,780 miles (+4,209)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,780 miles
    Test number
    974347094566
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 3.99 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass61,571 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,571 miles
    Test number
    330570657169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,430 miles (+4,565)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    687335238595
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass56,865 miles (+3,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,865 miles
    Test number
    453090159888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass53,422 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,422 miles
    Test number
    740117844509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,491 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,491 miles
    Test number
    205813945124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass42,072 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,072 miles
    Test number
    608922744174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,476 miles (+5,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,476 miles
    Test number
    675713243154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass29,899 miles (+84)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,899 miles
    Test number
    806562972223
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail29,815 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,815 miles
    Test number
    148688562226
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S3 WDS

Does S3 WDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 WDS expired on 9 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 WDS?
The MOT on S3 WDS expired on 9 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 WDS done?
S3 WDS was recorded at 87,530 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2024, an average of 4,859 miles a year.
Has S3 WDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 WDS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S3 WDS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S3 WDS find?
S3 WDS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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