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OU56 XNX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,820 mi
Last recorded140,820 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 140,820 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 134,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 129,479 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 129,477 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported towards rear both brackets broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 124,475 miles

tpms light on

Pass 15 Apr 2015 120,897 miles

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

all exhaust hangers corroded

rear disc corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 120,878 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all exhaust hangers corroded

discs very badly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 117,112 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 100,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Apr 2011 78,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,798 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside and nearside rear brake discs are starting to show signs of corrision

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,809 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 XNX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XNX, 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 XNX registered?

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

Is OU56 XNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 XNX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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