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AU56 VKR

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,702 mi
Last recorded121,702 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VKR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 121,702 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Posible fuel leak os undeside. Unable to see due to undertrays

Pass 19 May 2018 113,556 miles

Exhaust bracket broken at the rear.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 107,156 miles

Exhaust centre sleeve clamps broken 2x 64mm

Pass 19 May 2016 102,599 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 102,599 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,752 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 96,752 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,180 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,588 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 25 Aug 2011 56,832 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,832 miles

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

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

front wiper blades weak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,875 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,422 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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AU56 VKR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU56 VKR, 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

How do I check the history of AU56 VKR?

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What year was AU56 VKR registered?

AU56 VKR is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AU56 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 VKR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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