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GL06 UYR

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,777 mi
Last recorded149,777 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 UYR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 149,777 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 149,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 133,927 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Light dim but still visible from a distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

TPMS light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 133,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Light dim but still visible from a distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges

TPMS light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn very close to cords on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 97,957 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,186 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 72,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,138 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,966 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 54,294 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,419 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 45,415 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,958 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 UYR 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYR, 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 GL06 UYR registered?

GL06 UYR is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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