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GD04 APF

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,122 mi
Last recorded127,122 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 APF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 127,122 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip small split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 chips on screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2016 127,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip small split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 chips on screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 117,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 106,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 96,388 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 96,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,104 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 78,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 68,810 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 68,810 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 60,299 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 60,286 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,748 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 36,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,044 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,369 miles

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

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

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 APF is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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