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OU56 WWB

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,143 mi
Last recorded84,143 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 WWB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 84,143 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 84,143 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,185 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

slight oil leak

tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,889 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r ()

Offside headlamp slightly loose,not affecting headlamp aim

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r seats ()

engine malfunction light on

engine/chassis covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 57,276 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r seats ()

engine malfunction light on

engine/chassis covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,568 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,015 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,156 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,297 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,845 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear dissc

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 WWB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WWB, 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

How do I check the history of OU56 WWB?

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What year was OU56 WWB registered?

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

Is OU56 WWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 WWB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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