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OV06 AYF

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,998 mi
Last recorded94,998 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 AYF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 94,998 miles

Offside parking brake slightly binding caliper sticking

Fail 30 Jun 2025 94,998 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside parking brake binding slightly recommend further investigation

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

back plates rear brakes rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 89,150 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 85,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 78,541 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 78,541 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 72,268 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 72,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,591 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 60,591 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,933 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,944 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 45,944 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,076 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2012 28,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,067 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,445 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,178 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,439 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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OV06 AYF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OV06 AYF, 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 OV06 AYF registered?

OV06 AYF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is OV06 AYF safe to buy?

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