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OV56 EGZ

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,598 mi
Last recorded83,598 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 EGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 83,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,343 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 78,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jul 2023 78,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed was failing on co , lamda and hc . started smoking heavily white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

oil level probe outer tube broken, oil level appears low but unable to get an accurate reading. central Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear, hub and suspension and brakes components inc brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear wheel bearing not inspected

Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,177 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear ()

hub and suspension and brakes components inc brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

nsr and osr brakes binding

oil level probe outer tube broken, oil level appears low but unable to get an accurate reading

Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,328 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,779 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,852 miles

Nearside Rear Inner n/s rear inner door handle worn on releasing door to open [but working on time of testing]

Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,980 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,332 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,272 miles

Both front shocks rusty

Both rear drop links rubber bushes starting to separate

Exhaust system rusty

Offside rear coil spring rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,219 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,934 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,659 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,355 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,468 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,798 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,979 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 EGZ is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

OV56 EGZ is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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