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OU05 CAA

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,389 mi
Last recorded135,389 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 CAA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 135,389 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 135,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 112,913 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 112,656 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,155 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 91,149 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,836 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 89,836 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 86,825 miles

n/s outer CV gaiter weeping

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,591 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,728 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,759 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,763 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,719 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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OU05 CAA is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OU05 CAA, 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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What year was OU05 CAA registered?

OU05 CAA is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is OU05 CAA safe to buy?

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