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AP05 AUC

2005 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,412 mi
Last recorded145,412 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Altea80,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AUC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 145,412 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 145,406 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 114,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2013 32,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,410 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,803 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,456 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2010 20,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 13,420 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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AP05 AUC is a 2005 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP05 AUC, 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 AP05 AUC registered?

AP05 AUC is a 2005 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AP05 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 AUC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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