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DG13 NXJ

2013 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,735 mi
Last recorded66,735 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 NXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 66,735 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 66,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 62,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 54,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2023 54,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 45,332 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 45,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,819 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 28,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 20,876 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 18,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 14,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 9,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 9,319 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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DG13 NXJ is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 62,388 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG13 NXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG13 NXJ registered?

DG13 NXJ is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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