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FL06 AUT

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,383 mi
Last recorded181,383 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 AUT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 181,383 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 176,540 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stonechip in zone a of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 169,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 164,354 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 164,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 155,275 miles

Near side front brake backing plate corroded

Off side front brake backing plate missing

Off side rear brake backing plate corroded

Suspect rear engine stabilizer bush worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 143,149 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 129,705 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 129,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 112,265 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 91,793 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 76,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 76,504 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 61,307 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 61,307 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,761 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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FL06 AUT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL06 AUT, 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 FL06 AUT registered?

FL06 AUT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 April 2006.

Is FL06 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL06 AUT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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