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DG06 ADV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,466 mi
Last recorded125,466 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 ADV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 125,466 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 125,465 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2015 109,197 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 109,197 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring warning light is on

Fail 4 Jul 2014 91,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring warning light is on

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jun 2012 50,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,213 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 3 Jun 2009 26,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DG06 ADV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG06 ADV, 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 DG06 ADV registered?

DG06 ADV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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