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OU56 XNC

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,369 mi
Last recorded122,369 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XNC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 122,369 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 122,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 118,760 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 117,696 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 117,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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 binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 113,119 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

slight play in n/s/f lower arm inner bush

Pass 26 Aug 2014 108,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

front discs worn/slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,404 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 2 Sep 2011 93,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,897 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 74,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 58,016 miles

advise both rear tyres 3mm

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 XNC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XNC, 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 XNC registered?

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

Is OU56 XNC safe to buy?

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