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AV62 CGF

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,512 mi
Last recorded90,512 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 CGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 90,512 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 90,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 85,369 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 76,188 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 76,188 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,455 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 62,816 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 62,815 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,840 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 58,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/5516) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,247 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 51,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,942 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,855 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,808 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 27,212 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevely on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

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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AV62 CGF is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV62 CGF, 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

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What year was AV62 CGF registered?

AV62 CGF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AV62 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 CGF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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