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OU06 CWE

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,296 mi
Last recorded101,296 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 CWE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 101,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,245 miles

front brake discs worn and rusty on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 79,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and offside ()

Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wish bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and offside ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 65,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and offside rear ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 65,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and offside rear ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,308 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 50,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,583 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,738 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,627 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 14,617 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

undertrays fitted

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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OU06 CWE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU06 CWE, 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 OU06 CWE registered?

OU06 CWE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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The MOT history for OU06 CWE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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