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OE06 LXR

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,628 mi
Last recorded116,628 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 LXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 116,628 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,390 miles

under car has a lot of surface corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2020 115,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under car has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2019 112,521 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 112,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

eml on

Fail 15 Mar 2018 110,541 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

eml on

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,189 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 107,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,914 miles

1x rear exhaust hanger missing

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

Nearside Front headlight condensated

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake fluctuating during roller brake test

Offside Rear handbrake quadrant not returned

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear x2 tyres cracked on tread,wearing inner edges

covers fitted

engine management light on

middle exhaust hanger derteriated

parking brake efficiency just passed

rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 18 Feb 2016 103,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

1x rear exhaust hanger missing

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

Nearside Front headlight condensated

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake fluctuating during roller brake test

Offside Rear handbrake quadrant not returned

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear x2 tyres cracked on tread,wearing inner edges

covers fitted

engine management light on

middle exhaust hanger derteriated

parking brake efficiency just passed

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,593 miles

Engine Management Lamp remains on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

tyre pressure warning lamp remains on

Fail 17 Mar 2015 97,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

tyre pressure warning lamp remains on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,266 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,122 miles

2 x front tyres on 1.6 mm

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning fully

signs of overheat o/s/r brake

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,568 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 71,568 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 57,296 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,115 miles

Nearside 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 LXR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

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

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