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GV12 RAU

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,685 mi
Last recorded107,685 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 RAU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 107,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 99,389 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,670 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 91,669 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 85,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 75,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,516 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 31,315 miles

Childseat fitted to Nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childseat fitted to Offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2015 31,315 miles

Childseat fitted to Nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childseat fitted to Offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GV12 RAU is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV12 RAU, 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 GV12 RAU registered?

GV12 RAU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is GV12 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 RAU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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