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AU05 RNX

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,888 mi
Last recorded81,888 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RNX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,888 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,479 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 78,930 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF & both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 75,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,539 miles

Nearside Corrosion of bottom edge of nearside wing and door.

Outer sills not checked, sill covers fitted.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 68,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 67,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre near fail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 67,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre near fail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 65,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 62,689 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 60,248 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 60,248 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 55,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 49,271 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 43,991 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,353 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,850 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 31,467 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,581 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 23,367 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,676 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 12,851 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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AU05 RNX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AU05 RNX, 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 AU05 RNX registered?

AU05 RNX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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