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DW02 ASW

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,152 mi
Last recorded54,152 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW02 ASW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,152 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2017 54,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,937 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 50,937 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 47,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has small cuts in tread but no cords visible at time of test

Fail 3 Mar 2014 42,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has small cuts in tread but no cords visible at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2013 37,324 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,058 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,609 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,197 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 18,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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DW02 ASW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DW02 ASW, 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 DW02 ASW registered?

DW02 ASW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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