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AY12 WGU

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,835 mi
Last recorded71,835 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 WGU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 71,835 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 71,786 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 71,785 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 69,341 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 69,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 61,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,962 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,269 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 47,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 41,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,978 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,179 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,910 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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AY12 WGU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY12 WGU, 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 AY12 WGU?

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What year was AY12 WGU registered?

AY12 WGU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AY12 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 WGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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