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OE06 LXA

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,478 mi
Last recorded146,478 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 LXA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2017 146,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 128,794 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 111,918 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,503 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 77,646 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,615 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,116 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 LXA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

OE06 LXA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is OE06 LXA safe to buy?

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