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OU56 ZNS

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,945 mi
Last recorded102,945 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZNS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 102,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 77,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2014 66,385 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 66,385 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,468 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 65,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 60,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,623 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,694 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 55,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,515 miles

O/S/F INNER SIDE BRAKE DISC WORN BADLY.N/S/F INNER SIDE BRAKE DISC WORN.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,428 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 ZNS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

OU56 ZNS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is OU56 ZNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU56 ZNS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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