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AU13 UAW

2013 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,947 mi
Last recorded159,947 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 UAW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 159,947 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 159,884 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 157,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 143,786 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,848 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 119,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,058 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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AU13 UAW is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU13 UAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU13 UAW registered?

AU13 UAW is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AU13 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 UAW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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