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AU06 YVS

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,134 mi
Last recorded129,134 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 YVS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 129,134 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 129,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,987 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 119,984 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 111,189 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 111,189 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 105,633 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 105,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 101,219 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

under trays fitted / unable to check all components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine malfunction indicator light on

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Jan 2017 94,021 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine malfunction indicator light on

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,158 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

Fail 16 Dec 2015 83,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear wheels have slight restricted movement

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

front brake discs worn and corroded

inner and outer edges of nearside rear tyre worn low

offside steering rack inner joint/steering rack has play

rear brake discs worn

reset internal head lamp height adjuster to zero

Pass 18 May 2015 80,152 miles

E.M.L.on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 May 2014 73,148 miles

E.M.L.on

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

Pass 22 May 2014 73,148 miles

E.M.L.on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 67,248 miles

eml on dash

Pass 3 May 2012 60,073 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 54,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,110 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,077 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 2 Mar 2009 34,621 miles

full seat belt check not carried out, child seat fitted to left rear

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 YVS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YVS, 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 YVS registered?

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

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