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NU56 DLD

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 DLD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 83,880 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake valve leaking abs pump (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy

exhaust bracket corroded off but system still secure and supported

exhaust join clamp snapped but system secure

reverse light inoperative on vehicle manufactured before 2009

Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,551 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 68,299 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,733 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 51,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,236 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,880 miles

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

eng.cover and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,837 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 47,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 47,601 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,617 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,522 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Sep 2011 22,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,142 miles

advise both front tyres beginning to wear in inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,361 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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NU56 DLD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NU56 DLD, 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 NU56 DLD registered?

NU56 DLD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is NU56 DLD safe to buy?

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