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OU56 XNS

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,034 mi
Last recorded125,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XNS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 125,034 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 117,378 miles

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Rear exhaust box getting weak

Fail 23 Jun 2020 117,377 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Rear exhaust box getting weak

Pass 24 Jun 2019 111,235 miles

Rear exhaust box getting weak

Fail 24 Jun 2019 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust box getting weak

Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,850 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,015 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty and lipped

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,558 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,373 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,111 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,549 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,053 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,425 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 31,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XNS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

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

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