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DV56 AAF

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,702 mi
Last recorded148,702 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 AAF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 148,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,026 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 128,026 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 123,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,439 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 107,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 100,618 miles

Airbag lamp illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,765 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,584 miles

Offside front brake disc slight wear noted.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 73,222 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)

suspect o/s/r wheel brg noisy

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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DV56 AAF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DV56 AAF, 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 DV56 AAF registered?

DV56 AAF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is DV56 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV56 AAF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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