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OU56 ZHR

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,109 mi
Last recorded77,109 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZHR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 77,109 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (nearside and offside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (offside and nearside) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened every arm fitted onto frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 75,721 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened complete arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier complete (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened hub carrier complete (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,303 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 73,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,214 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 72,214 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,822 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (offside and nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 70,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (offside and nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,429 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (offside and nearside) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,757 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 9 Oct 2018 63,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,554 miles

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 59,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall of tyre ,some cracking/perishing

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slow to come on,24%inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel ,some bind when wheel rotated

exhaust system ,heavily corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,526 miles

N/s/f tyre outter sidewall damaged/split.

Rear number plate deterioting.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 53,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,228 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 49,228 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,570 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,494 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,498 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 ZHR is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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