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GL06 TZW

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

252,551 mi
Last recorded252,551 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 TZW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 252,551 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 246,592 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 244,515 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 243,354 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 242,729 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 227,794 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 208,115 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 189,063 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 168,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 156,288 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 132,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 113,921 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 75,494 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 75,494 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 60,619 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,179 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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GL06 TZW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GL06 TZW, 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 GL06 TZW registered?

GL06 TZW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is GL06 TZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 TZW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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