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OU56 WWN

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,857 mi
Last recorded127,857 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 WWN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 127,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 127,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 115,513 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 108,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 104,590 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,729 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 101,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,594 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

coolant level low

under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 25 Oct 2017 93,457 miles

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

coolant level low

under trays fitted obscuring items

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,464 miles

Centre stop lamp is not working

Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Centre stop lamp is not working

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,270 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,213 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 58,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 53,589 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,163 miles

offside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

strong advise! nearside rear tyre on tread depth limitin areas, worn unevenly.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,937 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,344 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 WWN is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WWN, 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.

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What year was OU56 WWN registered?

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

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