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OV06 MDF

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 MDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 99,316 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 99,316 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,697 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 87,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 74,638 miles

object on interior mirror - both rear tyres starting to wear uneven - oil leak o/s/f - slight grease smear nearside front outer cv boot - front pads wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,732 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,732 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,858 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 MDF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV06 MDF, 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 OV06 MDF registered?

OV06 MDF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is OV06 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV06 MDF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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