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OU56 WUX

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,589 mi
Last recorded139,589 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 WUX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 139,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 139,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 132,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 132,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn/scored and effected by heat (3.5.1i)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust has slight leak (7.1.2)

Front service light on dash

Front tpms light on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has no visible tread on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front timing belt cover insecure

Offside Rear brake has bind poss caliper

Offside crash damage to o/s/f wing and o/s/r 1/4 panel

Pass 22 Jun 2016 118,961 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 103,019 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,880 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,222 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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OU56 WUX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU56 WUX, 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 OU56 WUX registered?

OU56 WUX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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