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OU05 HDZ

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,314 mi
Last recorded121,314 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HDZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 121,314 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 121,314 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2014 100,552 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 90,617 miles

OSR Tyre out of shape

OSR Brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2012 82,479 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 77,231 miles

diesel heater element under vehicle is loose (one fixing broken)

Fail 6 May 2011 77,225 miles

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

diesel heater element under vehicle is loose (one fixing broken)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,104 miles

OSF lower ball joint slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2009 58,218 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,486 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 HDZ is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HDZ, 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 HDZ registered?

OU05 HDZ is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is OU05 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 HDZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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