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OE56 AFJ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,286 mi
Last recorded162,286 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 162,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 162,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 153,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 153,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 148,012 miles

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 147,731 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust box Shield corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 147,081 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 143,643 miles

exhaust box corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 136,367 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2017 136,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2016 127,715 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,077 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 105,497 miles

advise exhaust back box outter skin coroaded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 90,396 miles

front discs corroded inner face

front number plate damaged on top edge slightly

nearside rear pads low than offside & disc red but not binding

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2011 75,847 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 58,548 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,647 miles

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)

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 AFJ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AFJ, 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 AFJ registered?

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

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