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OU05 CAX

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,289 mi
Last recorded138,289 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 CAX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 138,289 miles

both front and rear backing plates corroded/peeling

front reg plate cracked - o/s/f inner door handle temp repair

n/s/r lamp unit taped up temp repair - reverse light inop

rear brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls - some play n/s/f drop link

Fail 7 Dec 2016 138,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front and rear backing plates corroded/peeling

front reg plate cracked - o/s/f inner door handle temp repair

n/s/r lamp unit taped up temp repair - reverse light inop

rear brake pads low aprx 2/3000 mls - some play n/s/f drop link

Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,878 miles

n/s/f tyre very close to limit aprx 2mm - (advise attension to all tyres)

n/s/r lamp unit cracked temp repair - reverse light inop

n/s/r tyre aprx 3/5mm and tread distorsion (center) !

o/s/f tyre aprx 4mm - o/s/r tyre very close to limit5 aprx 2/3mm

p a s light on - front reg plate cracked

Fail 8 Dec 2015 118,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre very close to limit aprx 2mm - (advise attension to all tyres)

n/s/r lamp unit cracked temp repair - reverse light inop

n/s/r tyre aprx 3/5mm and tread distorsion (center) !

o/s/f tyre aprx 4mm - o/s/r tyre very close to limit5 aprx 2/3mm

p a s light on - front reg plate cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2014 103,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,194 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,192 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 76,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,109 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 59,109 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,717 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 44,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,636 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 CAX is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

OU05 CAX is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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