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DY06 OCV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,993 mi
Last recorded84,993 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 OCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 84,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,613 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 75,593 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 62,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,708 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 53,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,218 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 33,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,788 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 23,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,196 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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DY06 OCV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY06 OCV, 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 DY06 OCV registered?

DY06 OCV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is DY06 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY06 OCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY06 OCV have outstanding finance?

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