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OU56 WXA

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,294 mi
Last recorded91,294 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 WXA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 91,294 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 91,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML ON

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and cracking 205 55r16

engine noise

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 79,492 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Fail 13 May 2016 79,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,947 miles

EML light on dash

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side rear tyre heavly cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2015 69,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML light on dash

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side rear tyre heavly cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,558 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 51,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,316 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 47,316 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,768 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,978 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 24,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WXA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

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

Is OU56 WXA safe to buy?

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