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NA12 OAX

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,534 mi
Last recorded107,534 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 OAX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 107,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Number plate damaged

The bottom of both rear springs are very corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,256 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,812 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 99,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,624 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mount broke on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre feathering inner edge

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,455 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,657 miles

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

slight o/s/r bind

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,011 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,713 miles

engine cover fitted preventing inspection of some components

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,542 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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NA12 OAX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NA12 OAX, 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.

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What year was NA12 OAX registered?

NA12 OAX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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