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GD04 AOJ

2004 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,220 mi
Last recorded158,220 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 AOJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 158,220 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 144,825 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 134,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 134,549 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

large travel on hand brake

Pass 13 Sep 2012 122,848 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 122,694 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,639 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 108,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 103,406 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 103,406 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 92,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 76,484 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 59,417 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,141 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 AOJ is a 2004 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GD04 AOJ, 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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What year was GD04 AOJ registered?

GD04 AOJ is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is GD04 AOJ safe to buy?

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