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AU05 TWF

2005 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,255 mi
Last recorded99,255 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 TWF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 92,131 miles

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

under tray hanging down

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 87,890 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 77,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,710 miles

o/s rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,709 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,196 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,411 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,807 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TWF is a 2005 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 TWF registered?

AU05 TWF is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AU05 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 TWF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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