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AD55 AWX

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,741 mi
Last recorded92,741 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,741 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 91,569 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 91,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,856 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,412 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,632 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 6 Mar 2017 69,440 miles

Braking system leaking pipe at abs pump (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,063 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 53,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,512 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 41,466 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,815 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 37,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,524 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine oil level low.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,916 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 30,826 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

check wheel alignment ref front tyre wear

front fog lamps in-op

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,018 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 20 Dec 2008 17,965 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 17,965 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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AD55 AWX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AD55 AWX, 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 AWX registered?

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

Is AD55 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 AWX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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