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GF06 DVV

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,355 mi
Last recorded88,355 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 88,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,993 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 81,027 miles

Offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,126 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in the treads and the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in operation (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,241 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,239 miles

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

both front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 18 Jul 2017 61,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 58,095 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,695 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 51,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,443 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,767 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,383 miles

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

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,527 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 32,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF06 DVV is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF06 DVV, 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 GF06 DVV registered?

GF06 DVV is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 July 2006.

Is GF06 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 DVV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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