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OV56 VWH

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,706 mi
Last recorded44,706 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VWH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,706 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 41,342 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt buckle body missing but still operative

Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,000 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,210 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,892 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,948 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,406 miles

Emissions very dirty / smokey

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

offside and nearside rear seats have child seats fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,981 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 VWH is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

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

Is OV56 VWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VWH shows 8 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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