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AO13 NVU

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,523 mi
Last recorded163,523 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 NVU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 163,523 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 161,518 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 159,913 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 158,475 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 151,639 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,474 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 107,115 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 107,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,782 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,744 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some wear to inner shoulder

Fail 20 Jun 2016 49,744 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some wear to inner shoulder

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AO13 NVU is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 61,716 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 AO13 NVU, 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 13 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO13 NVU registered?

AO13 NVU is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is AO13 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 NVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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