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AU06 YUL

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,068 mi
Last recorded127,068 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bald inner tread 205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear brake backing plate excessively corroded

offside rear brake backing plate missing

Fail 30 Apr 2018 127,065 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bald inner tread 205/55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear brake backing plate excessively corroded

offside rear brake backing plate missing

Pass 18 Mar 2017 117,757 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 117,755 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,507 miles

Child seat fitted to to rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

N/S/F bumper damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 108,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Child seat fitted to to rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belts

N/S/F bumper damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,723 miles

nearside rear 3 point seatbelt currently has a childseat fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2015 98,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

evidence of possible brake binding on the offside rear brake disc

nearside rear 3 point seatbelt currently has a childseat fitted

tyre pressure check light is currently lit

Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,731 miles

Both rear brake discs stone guards corroded

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear,adult seat belt not fully tested

nearside rear brake disc & pads show signs of binding & getting hot

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear coil springs covered

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread)

offside rear tyre perished sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure montior light on

wheel trims fitted unable to fully inspect wheel bolts.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 66,246 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have minor outer sidewall damage

tyre pressure montior light on

wheel trims fitted unable to fully inspect wheel bolts.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both outer sills covered

both rear coil springs covered at the bottom unable to fully inspect

hub caps fitted

nearside rear position light looks slightly dull

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 4 Mar 2011 57,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both outer sills covered

both rear coil springs covered at the bottom unable to fully inspect

hub caps fitted

nearside rear position light looks slightly dull

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,202 miles

both rear suspension springs are partially hidden due to suspension arrangement

engine oil level currently appears to be too high, also the dipstick is not sealing correctly

offside rear 3 point seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place

scratches in window screen

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,414 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 40,414 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 YUL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AU06 YUL, 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.

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AU06 YUL is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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