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OE06 RXW

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,508 mi
Last recorded102,508 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 RXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,508 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 102,503 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,091 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,111 miles

parking brake passed on limits

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,252 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 81,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,193 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 75,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,039 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 66,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,887 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 59,884 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,930 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 50,930 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,568 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 RXW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

OE06 RXW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is OE06 RXW safe to buy?

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