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OU05 HDG

2005 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,197 mi
Last recorded189,197 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 189,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing correded.

Pass 29 Dec 2019 178,589 miles

Windscreen Chip

Pass 19 Nov 2018 175,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 163,030 miles

chips on screen

coolant level low & warning light on

front discs worn & lipped

n/s/r tyre on limit & slick on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 10 Nov 2017 163,028 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

chips on screen

coolant level low & warning light on

front discs worn & lipped

n/s/r tyre on limit & slick on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2016 150,836 miles

chips on windscreen

n/s washer not working

rear number plate faded

rear tyres getting low

wiper blades slightly smeary

Fail 2 Nov 2016 150,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

chips on windscreen

n/s washer not working

rear number plate faded

rear tyres getting low

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 18 Nov 2015 140,202 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 140,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre just off limits

Pass 14 Nov 2014 131,025 miles

n/s washer not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 120,423 miles

chips on screen

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 120,422 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 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)

chips on screen

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 108,912 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 97,922 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,895 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 89,894 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 56,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 34,198 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 HDG is a 2005 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HDG, 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 OU05 HDG registered?

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

Is OU05 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 HDG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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