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NG13 UAU

2013 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,993 mi
Last recorded95,993 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea61,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG13 UAU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 95,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge primary groves ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge primary groves ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge primary groves ok (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 89,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,204 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correct?? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,465 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split/weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 77,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split/weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,184 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 60,276 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,503 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 51,502 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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,359 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 33,101 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 9,998 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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NG13 UAU is a 2013 Seat Altea in Grey 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 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 NG13 UAU, 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.

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What year was NG13 UAU registered?

NG13 UAU is a 2013 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 July 2013.

Is NG13 UAU safe to buy?

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