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AO54 GCU

2004 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,010 mi
Last recorded139,010 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Altea80,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 GCU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 139,010 miles

rear gearbox mount slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2014 132,421 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 132,417 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 125,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 125,551 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 116,302 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 116,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 106,766 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 98,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 98,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 89,239 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 89,239 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 78,192 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 78,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AO54 GCU is a 2004 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 80,520 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 AO54 GCU, 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 22 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 AO54 GCU registered?

AO54 GCU is a 2004 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is AO54 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 GCU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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