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OE06 LWJ

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,684 mi
Last recorded162,684 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 162,684 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 162,684 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 141,608 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,972 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 116,972 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 105,512 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 105,512 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,381 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,583 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,991 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 64,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,697 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,075 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,982 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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OE06 LWJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE06 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

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

Is OE06 LWJ safe to buy?

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