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OE06 LWH

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,094 mi
Last recorded127,094 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 LWH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 127,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 119,388 miles

has slight play in steering rack inner joints

oil leak

parking and service brake efficiency just only meet the requirement

Fail 10 Nov 2015 119,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,546 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 103,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,731 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 67,861 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 67,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to inspect inner wings, outer sills and chassis due to plastic covers.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 56,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Unable to inspect inner wings, outer sills and chassis due to plastic covers.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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OE06 LWH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE06 LWH, 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 OE06 LWH registered?

OE06 LWH is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is OE06 LWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 LWH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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