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OY05 VPU

2005 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,516 mi
Last recorded129,516 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 VPU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 129,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,009 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 106,355 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 106,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,345 miles

under trays fitted hiding some components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 88,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,671 miles

Rear Upper Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,515 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,810 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,497 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 May 2009 40,962 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2009 40,962 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,950 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

reverse light off

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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OY05 VPU is a 2005 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY05 VPU, 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 OY05 VPU registered?

OY05 VPU is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is OY05 VPU safe to buy?

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