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OE06 NXR

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,842 mi
Last recorded130,842 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 NXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 130,842 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 128,678 miles

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

o/s/f wing corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 127,825 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 125,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 125,245 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,270 miles

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

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 10 Jun 2019 122,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 117,711 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,389 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 111,388 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,775 miles

Centre exhaust mountings broken

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 80,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,608 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 63,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 63,526 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs scored and rusty on inner faces

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs slightly pitted on inner face

Rear discs pitted on inner face

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,517 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs slightly pitted on inner face

Rear discs pitted on inner face

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,674 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 NXR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NXR, 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 NXR registered?

OE06 NXR is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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