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OE56 AGY

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,613 mi
Last recorded145,613 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2021 145,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 135,611 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rubber slightly split

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 124,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,041 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 119,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 113,555 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2017 113,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,840 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 108,840 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,930 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 24 Mar 2014 91,898 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 91,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,397 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 81,354 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,843 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 AGY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AGY, 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 AGY registered?

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

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