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AV13 XXW

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 XXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 79,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 74,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 70,403 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 70,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 63,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,950 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,256 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,178 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 34,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 18,334 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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AV13 XXW is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 61,716 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 AV13 XXW, 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 13 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV13 XXW registered?

AV13 XXW is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is AV13 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 XXW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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