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OE56 DXF

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,837 mi
Last recorded125,837 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 125,837 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust heat shield

Pass 11 Oct 2024 123,243 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 123,243 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 121,103 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 121,103 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,518 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 115,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside front and rear child seat ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 109,438 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,290 miles

Rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,622 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S Rear ()

Exhaust very clean and not reading on emissions tester

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,205 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2012 63,945 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is bald on the inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,409 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes slight imbalance

nearside rear parking brake could work better

Pass 11 Dec 2010 50,674 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 38,720 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 38,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 DXF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

OE56 DXF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is OE56 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 DXF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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