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OE56 AGO

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,280 mi
Last recorded149,280 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 AGO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 149,280 miles

nsr seat belt stalk damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2016 149,279 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light flashes when foot on brake (1.2.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nsr seat belt stalk damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2015 127,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to nsr wheelarch area.

front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

no oil on dipstick.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 127,994 miles

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

damage to nsr wheelarch area.

front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

no oil on dipstick.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 106,928 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing but still operates correctly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,928 miles

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

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing but still operates correctly

Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,094 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 85,094 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Airbag warning lamp on

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Puncture warning lamp on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,629 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,801 miles

centre rear seatbelt stalk damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,462 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 AGO is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE56 AGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE56 AGO registered?

OE56 AGO is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is OE56 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 AGO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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