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DV06 VTD

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,054 mi
Last recorded117,054 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 VTD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 117,054 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2021 117,054 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2020 112,252 miles

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Fail 23 Mar 2020 112,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,088 miles

Chip in screen.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,664 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,488 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 78,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 68,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 57,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,835 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 45,228 miles

advise all tyres on 2mm

Pass 11 May 2011 40,682 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 35,843 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,664 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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DV06 VTD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV06 VTD, 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 DV06 VTD registered?

DV06 VTD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is DV06 VTD safe to buy?

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