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OU56 XOD

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,103 mi
Last recorded111,103 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XOD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 111,103 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 111,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 110,846 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 97,099 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 75,192 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front registration plate slight damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,192 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front registration plate slight damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,015 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 45,982 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 40,850 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 40,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 29,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XOD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

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

Is OU56 XOD safe to buy?

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