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OU56 XOE

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,885 mi
Last recorded115,885 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XOE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 115,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,021 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,514 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 102,514 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o.s.r+n.s.f ()

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r [ suspect caliper flault ] brake binding

Pass 24 Dec 2013 66,886 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,616 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,802 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,918 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,472 miles

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

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 XOE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

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

Is OU56 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 XOE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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