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DA56 AWR

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,664 mi
Last recorded129,664 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 AWR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 129,664 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 126,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 121,900 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 64,839 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 110,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 105,698 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 101,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 89,157 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2011 84,193 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Dec 2009 61,688 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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DA56 AWR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA56 AWR, 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 DA56 AWR registered?

DA56 AWR is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is DA56 AWR safe to buy?

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