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OV56 OCW

2006 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,438 mi
Last recorded99,438 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 99,438 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 96,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 93,280 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,486 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 85,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 82,197 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,110 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 78,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,927 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 66,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,377 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,526 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,523 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,756 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres becoming low on tread 3mm

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 OCW is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OV56 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

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

Is OV56 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 OCW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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