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OV56 AFY

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,384 mi
Last recorded60,384 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 AFY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,384 miles

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 60,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 56,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 55,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,254 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,065 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 48,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,036 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 46,031 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 43,327 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 41,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,050 miles

Both rear tyres stepping on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2011 29,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,162 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 AFY is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AFY, 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 OV56 AFY registered?

OV56 AFY is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is OV56 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 AFY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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