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GU05 AVC

2005 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,166 mi
Last recorded128,166 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 AVC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 128,166 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

rear number plate cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,686 miles

Offside Rear body is slightly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2014 111,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 102,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 89,545 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 89,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 76,605 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 66,599 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 59,048 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,226 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,220 miles

rear inner brake pads low

slight feathering to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

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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GU05 AVC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU05 AVC, 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 GU05 AVC registered?

GU05 AVC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is GU05 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 AVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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