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AU56 VMW

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,047 mi
Last recorded122,047 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose central ferrule rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 115,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear number plates cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2018 115,702 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear number plates cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2017 108,960 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2016 101,029 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,048 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 88,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,182 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,295 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,434 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyre treads worn low

Fail 24 Sep 2009 46,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front and O/S/R tyre treads worn low

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 VMW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU56 VMW, 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 AU56 VMW registered?

AU56 VMW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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