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AD55 AWC

2005 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,194 mi
Last recorded91,194 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AWC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,194 miles

Front WASHER , MISALIGNED TO THE WINDSCREEN

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear both sides / BRAKE DISCS BACK PLATES CORRODED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

WIPER BLADES SMEARING

Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 88,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,161 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 81,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,295 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 78,279 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,302 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,052 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 47,685 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,285 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 28,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AD55 AWC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 80,840 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 AD55 AWC, 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 21 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD55 AWC registered?

AD55 AWC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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