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OE56 AFF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,023 mi
Last recorded127,023 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 AFF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 127,023 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 114,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge + slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,882 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 98,882 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,023 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,733 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREAD 2 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 70,279 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 70,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner & outer edges. 205/55r16. (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,416 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,265 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 38,763 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 38,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 33,472 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 33,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 27,361 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,302 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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OE56 AFF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE56 AFF, 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 OE56 AFF registered?

OE56 AFF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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