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AU06 YTS

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,950 mi
Last recorded99,950 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 YTS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 99,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight grease around drive shaft clip

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 30 Jul 2025 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 97,001 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 95,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boot leaking grease from clip on boot

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2022 94,356 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 92,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension Top mount noisy

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2021 92,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension Top mount noisy

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,683 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,463 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,053 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 31 Jul 2015 76,229 miles

Offside rear brake has a slight bind

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,360 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 72,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,259 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,893 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 57,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,185 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers and floor trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,492 miles

plastic trims covering testable items

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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AU06 YTS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2006 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 78,898 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 AU06 YTS, 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 20 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 AU06 YTS registered?

AU06 YTS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is AU06 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 YTS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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