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GD04 AOC

2004 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,487 mi
Last recorded123,487 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 AOC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 123,487 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 123,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 108,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,943 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 97,943 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 85,557 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 85,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 76,545 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 76,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 67,024 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 59,070 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 59,020 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 51,126 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,415 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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GD04 AOC is a 2004 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 80,520 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 GD04 AOC, 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 22 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GD04 AOC is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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