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OU06 XPW

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,946 mi
Last recorded195,946 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 195,946 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective cracked headlight cover (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 184,163 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 184,163 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 173,487 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 159,718 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 154,895 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 154,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 147,277 miles

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

both rear tyres uneven tread wear noted

offside rear fog lamp lens damage noted

Pass 28 Jan 2012 137,243 miles

fog lamp lense flashing

Pass 29 Jan 2011 127,006 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 108,276 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 108,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 79,666 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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OU06 XPW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

OU06 XPW is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is OU06 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU06 XPW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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