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OU55 AZC

2005 Seat Altea

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,189 mi
Last recorded163,189 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 AZC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 163,189 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 157,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 151,182 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 141,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 141,271 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below minimum (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 121,795 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Rear SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 13 Oct 2017 121,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' ITEMS ON INTERIOR MIRROR (8.3.1e)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Rear SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,931 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 CRACKS (3.6.B.4d)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 110,931 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 CRACKS (3.6.B.4d)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,061 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,782 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,733 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 85,041 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,041 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2011 75,912 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,912 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,382 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2009 53,327 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 39,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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OU55 AZC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OU55 AZC, 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 OU55 AZC registered?

OU55 AZC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is OU55 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 AZC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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