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OE06 LXL

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,631 mi
Last recorded100,631 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,631 miles

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

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,169 miles

engine lamp on

nearside rear coil spring top rubber mount missing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,707 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough on rotating

Fail 12 Aug 2014 82,707 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough on rotating

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,993 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 69,993 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,903 miles

engine lamp on

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2011 49,075 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,996 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,135 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 LXL is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXL, 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.

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What year was OE06 LXL registered?

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

Is OE06 LXL safe to buy?

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