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DG56 VJV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,152 mi
Last recorded80,152 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VJV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,152 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 80,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,547 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,055 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,159 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,422 miles

all tyres cracking on outer edge of tread

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Oct 2019 56,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,599 miles

plastic covers fitted over outer sills and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,538 miles

rear tyres cracking on tread

under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,769 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,859 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 32,544 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,485 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,536 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,861 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,957 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 VJV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VJV, 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

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What year was DG56 VJV registered?

DG56 VJV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is DG56 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 VJV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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