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VN13 CTU

2013 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,592 mi
Last recorded49,592 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Altea XL62,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 CTU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 49,592 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 46,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 41,142 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 40,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 39,120 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2021 37,747 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 37,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 37,108 miles

both rear tyres showing age related cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2019 35,025 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 31,582 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 30,040 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,251 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)

Pass 9 May 2016 18,966 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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VN13 CTU is a 2013 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN13 CTU, 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 VN13 CTU registered?

VN13 CTU is a 2013 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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The MOT history for VN13 CTU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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