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OV56 AEU

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,405 mi
Last recorded103,405 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 AEU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 103,405 miles
Fail 1 May 2024

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 97,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,136 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealant present (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen paintwork (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front window taped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/f + n/s/f Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2019 90,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,386 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,979 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 66,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,121 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,192 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,069 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,382 miles

o/s & n/s front tyre low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,213 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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OV56 AEU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OV56 AEU, 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 OV56 AEU registered?

OV56 AEU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is OV56 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 AEU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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