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AU62 XOV

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,342 mi
Last recorded57,342 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XOV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 57,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 55,137 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 53,765 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 51,026 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 47,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 45,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 44,099 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 41,243 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,693 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 21,395 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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AU62 XOV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AU62 XOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU62 XOV?

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What year was AU62 XOV registered?

AU62 XOV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is AU62 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 XOV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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