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AU12 WLO

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,820 mi
Last recorded104,820 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WLO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 104,820 miles

Exhaust rear silencer peeling & corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low On Inner Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low On Inner Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Low On Inner Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen Chipped.

Pass 28 Dec 2023 96,155 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & peeling.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 96,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded & peeling.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 86,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre miss shaped slightly on inner treads

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 86,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre miss shaped slightly on inner treads

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 76,388 miles

CHIP IN WIDSCREEN

Fail 23 Dec 2021 76,388 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

CHIP IN WIDSCREEN

Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,304 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,191 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wipers smeary

Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,417 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

DPF gasket leaking

Nearside rear tyre cracking and has uneven tread wear on inner edge

front wipers smearing

Fail 1 Nov 2017 37,417 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

DPF gasket leaking

Nearside rear tyre cracking and has uneven tread wear on inner edge

front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Nov 2016 27,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,370 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 WLO is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLO, 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 WLO registered?

AU12 WLO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AU12 WLO safe to buy?

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