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AU07 VCX

2007 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,394 mi
Last recorded128,394 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 VCX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 128,394 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf + nsr + osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 116,719 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 111,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 108,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 104,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joining pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 104,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joining pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 99,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 94,545 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,145 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,000 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft flange seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front drive shaft flange seal slight leak

slight oil leak back of engine gearbox end

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,701 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,051 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,445 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,201 miles

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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AU07 VCX is a 2007 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 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 AU07 VCX, 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 19 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU07 VCX registered?

AU07 VCX is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is AU07 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 VCX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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