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EU05 OGL

2005 Seat Altea

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,237 mi
Last recorded115,237 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 OGL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 115,237 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,694 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,293 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 99,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 83,949 miles

Both rear tyres feathering and wearing on inner shoulders

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front brake discs worn very close to minimum thickness indicator

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2016 83,949 miles

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

Both rear tyres feathering and wearing on inner shoulders

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front brake discs worn very close to minimum thickness indicator

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres are starting to get low on tread and wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre is deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,240 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,312 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,704 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2010 45,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,833 miles

cracks in o/s/r tyre sidewall/tread

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,397 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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EU05 OGL is a 2005 Seat Altea in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EU05 OGL, 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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EU05 OGL is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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