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FV56 AVP

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,140 mi
Last recorded93,140 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 AVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,140 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge wear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2016 84,664 miles

ECU light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,305 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 74,305 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre is close to the legal on both outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,954 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,619 miles

The near side rear tyre is wearing low around the inner edge of the tread and the off side rear tyre is perished in the tread area.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,451 miles

The nearside front tyre in very poor condition.cracking,perished and starting to split.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,996 miles

There appears to be some movement in the engine mountings.

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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FV56 AVP is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 FV56 AVP, 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 FV56 AVP registered?

FV56 AVP is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is FV56 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 AVP 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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