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DG56 OOJ

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,437 mi
Last recorded145,437 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 OOJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 145,437 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 142,467 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 134,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 134,236 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 125,275 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 125,275 miles

Nearside 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 5 Oct 2015 118,144 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system indcates a fault

Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,517 miles

rear number plate light loose

tyre pressure warning light showing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,607 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 99,607 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,761 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 91,761 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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,796 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,330 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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DG56 OOJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG56 OOJ, 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 DG56 OOJ?

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What year was DG56 OOJ registered?

DG56 OOJ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is DG56 OOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 OOJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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