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AO13 XAS

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,026 mi
Last recorded163,026 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 XAS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 163,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 141,212 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 141,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 125,961 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 115,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,997 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 97,997 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,976 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,976 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 53,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,813 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall damage

Rear brake pads 70% worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

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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AO13 XAS is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AO13 XAS, 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

How do I check the history of AO13 XAS?

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What year was AO13 XAS registered?

AO13 XAS is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is AO13 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 XAS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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