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OU05 LHD

2005 Seat Altea

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,045 mi
Last recorded153,045 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 LHD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 153,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 137,712 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 124,788 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,556 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 108,090 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,450 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,423 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 LHD is a 2005 Seat Altea in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LHD, 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 LHD registered?

OU05 LHD is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is OU05 LHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 LHD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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