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OV56 VWA

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,065 mi
Last recorded158,065 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VWA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 158,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wing both side slightly rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2023 158,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front wing both side slightly rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2021 152,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 152,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 148,590 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 148,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,278 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to both front casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2019 141,278 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to both front casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2018 130,956 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2018 130,956 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn/wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2017 119,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs deteriorated/corrosion and pitting (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating small cracks developing on inner and outer edges of tyres

Fail 10 Oct 2017 119,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust clamp deteriorated/corrosion (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm pivots stiff/seized (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs deteriorated/corrosion and pitting (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorating small cracks developing on inner and outer edges of tyres

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,628 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 108,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight corrosion/pitting to both front discs inner surfaces

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,521 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,608 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,902 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,112 miles

advise rear number plate condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,995 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 43,311 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,480 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear number plate cracked

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 VWA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VWA, 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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OV56 VWA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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