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SEAT Altea

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

S4 WAFMOT history

S4 WAF is a blue diesel SEAT Altea first used on 5 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

S4 WAF blue SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,887 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 WAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 WAF was last recorded at 165,887 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 10,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,155 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,732 miles
Average per year
10,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,887 miles
  • 2025 – 155,155 miles
  • 2024 – 144,212 miles
  • 2023 – 131,854 miles
  • 2022 – 120,296 miles
  • 2021 – 108,219 miles
  • 2020 – 97,957 miles
  • 2019 – 97,921 miles
  • 2018 – 83,961 miles
  • 2017 – 68,922 miles
  • 2016 – 56,183 miles
  • 2015 – 43,695 miles
  • 2014 – 31,524 miles
  • 2013 – 17,650 miles
  • 2012 – 16,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,887 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Retaining bracket corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWindscreen washers provide minimal but sufficient fluid to screen due to split in pipe just underneath bonnet corner (marked yellow)

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,887 miles (+10,732)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,887 miles
    Test number
    717532029732
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Retaining bracket corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers provide minimal but sufficient fluid to screen due to split in pipe just underneath bonnet corner (marked yellow)
  2. Pass155,155 miles (+10,943)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    155,155 miles
    Test number
    875254018107
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass144,212 miles (+12,358)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,212 miles
    Test number
    422393767607
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass131,854 miles (+11,558)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,854 miles
    Test number
    760448844276
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass120,296 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,296 miles
    Test number
    148733962652
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail120,296 miles (+12,077)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,296 miles
    Test number
    959873922918
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass108,219 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,219 miles
    Test number
    512307649982
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Fail108,219 miles (+10,262)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,219 miles
    Test number
    526453302563
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass97,957 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,957 miles
    Test number
    854696234580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,956 miles (+35)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,956 miles
    Test number
    387746797080
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass97,921 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    97,921 miles
    Test number
    131170186352
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail97,921 miles (+13,960)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,921 miles
    Test number
    446002011420
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass83,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,961 miles
    Test number
    974281801888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUneven wear on both rear tyres
  14. Fail83,961 miles (+15,039)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,961 miles
    Test number
    242243388855
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUneven wear on both rear tyres
  15. Pass68,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,922 miles
    Test number
    449634029760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,914 miles (+12,731)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,914 miles
    Test number
    562456641838
    • 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)
  17. Pass56,183 miles (+12,488)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,183 miles
    Test number
    298446471711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,695 miles (+12,171)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,695 miles
    Test number
    469321415151
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass31,524 miles (+13,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,524 miles
    Test number
    719602634194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass17,650 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,650 miles
    Test number
    176487733101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,903 miles
    Test number
    518282552383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 WAF

Does S4 WAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 WAF is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 WAF?
The MOT on S4 WAF is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 WAF done?
S4 WAF was recorded at 165,887 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 10,925 miles a year.
Has S4 WAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 WAF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S4 WAF 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 S4 WAF find?
S4 WAF passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported retaining bracket corroded; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 7 more.

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