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OE06 LWU

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,147 mi
Last recorded107,147 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 LWU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,147 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 96,855 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,900 miles

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly when inspected

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,511 miles

centre rear seat belt catch faulty

Fail 3 Mar 2014 60,511 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre rear seat belt catch faulty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,276 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,303 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 14,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,463 miles

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

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

Offside 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 24 Jun 2009 29,814 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 LWU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

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

Is OE06 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 LWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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