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AU05 RPX

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,592 mi
Last recorded141,592 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RPX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 141,592 miles

Both front wings rusted on arches

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge,both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,907 miles

Front both front wings rusted on arches

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 122,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 107,207 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2018 96,747 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 88,227 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,599 miles

both outer drive shaft gaiters in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,954 miles

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

slight brake bind nsr

Fail 12 Feb 2014 64,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,331 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2013 60,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 53,692 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 53,692 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 46,051 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 39,454 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 32,580 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 26,372 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 RPX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

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

Is AU05 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 RPX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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