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OU56 WWC

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,280 mi
Last recorded110,280 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,280 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 110,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,689 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,955 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 98,955 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,800 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 93,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,035 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 88,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 81,064 miles

both front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 81,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,394 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 50,390 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,797 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 9 Sep 2009 32,627 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 WWC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WWC, 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 WWC registered?

OU56 WWC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is OU56 WWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 WWC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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