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AU12 WJJ

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,202 mi
Last recorded108,202 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WJJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 108,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 106,175 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,228 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,462 miles

No emissions printout due to low diesel gases

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,440 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,967 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,390 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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AU12 WJJ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 66,675 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 AU12 WJJ, 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 14 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU12 WJJ registered?

AU12 WJJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 WJJ safe to buy?

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