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BN56 OGF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,923 mi
Last recorded165,923 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 OGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 165,923 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 165,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 157,446 miles

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

Oil leak Engine has a minor oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 157,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak Engine has a minor oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 145,552 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 145,552 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 125,037 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 105,741 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 105,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 101,987 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 27 Sep 2012 97,152 miles

front and raer number plates slightly damaged

nearside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,743 miles

nearside door mirror lens damaged

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 26 Sep 2011 89,743 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside door mirror lens damaged

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,335 miles

both number plates cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2010 79,298 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both number plates cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,106 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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BN56 OGF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN56 OGF, 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 BN56 OGF registered?

BN56 OGF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is BN56 OGF safe to buy?

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