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DN06 WGK

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,984 mi
Last recorded185,984 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 WGK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 185,984 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 174,493 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 166,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 162,996 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 151,625 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 151,355 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 140,400 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Oil level showing minimum

Fail 20 Mar 2017 140,400 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil level showing minimum

Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,527 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and on limit

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 125,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 125,212 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 115,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 115,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,448 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,033 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,604 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,754 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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DN06 WGK is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN06 WGK, 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 DN06 WGK registered?

DN06 WGK is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 August 2006.

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