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OU05 FRJ

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,130 mi
Last recorded94,130 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 FRJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,130 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,438 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated + hanger bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 27 May 2015 83,431 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 83,304 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,380 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014

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

Pass 10 May 2013 71,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 59,666 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,912 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,249 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,905 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,691 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 FRJ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU05 FRJ, 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

How do I check the history of OU05 FRJ?

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What year was OU05 FRJ registered?

OU05 FRJ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is OU05 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 FRJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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