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OV56 VWD

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,584 mi
Last recorded145,584 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VWD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 May 2023 145,584 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 135,980 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET / CASING CORROSION

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

Pass 10 May 2021 122,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 112,854 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,053 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,088 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges + slight leak from cv boot

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,516 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,989 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 44,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2013 33,306 miles

o/s/r parking brake lever on caliper starting to stick

Pass 27 Oct 2012 32,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 27,017 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 22,871 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 18,097 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 VWD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

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

Is OV56 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VWD shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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