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OV56 VAX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,814 mi
Last recorded102,814 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2025 102,814 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

missfireing

washer pipe split

Pass 9 Nov 2024 97,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake lever not returning fully to stop

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 97,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake lever not returning fully to stop

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 93,595 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 93,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 93,559 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 90,039 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 90,039 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,586 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,566 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 83,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 81,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 77,515 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Dec 2018 77,515 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Dec 2018 77,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,946 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 66,826 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,282 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 59,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,985 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 42,086 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 31,177 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,177 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 19,630 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 7,387 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 VAX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

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

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