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OU06 XRA

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,113 mi
Last recorded120,113 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 XRA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 120,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 120,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 109,652 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 109,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,289 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,171 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,241 miles

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

child seats fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 71,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine misfiring number 2 plug lead arcing out

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,218 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,025 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,321 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,192 miles

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

Offside 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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OU06 XRA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

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

Is OU06 XRA safe to buy?

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