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AU06 YVF

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,885 mi
Last recorded128,885 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 YVF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,885 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 128,885 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 114,526 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 100,892 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,892 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,903 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 91,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,203 miles

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

engine managment light on

nearside rear has slight brake bind

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,916 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,916 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,114 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 45,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,926 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,500 miles

Plastic under tray fitted not allowing full inspection to be carried out.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,642 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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AU06 YVF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YVF, 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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What year was AU06 YVF registered?

AU06 YVF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is AU06 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 YVF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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