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OV56 VWT

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,274 mi
Last recorded157,274 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VWT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 157,274 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and falling off

tpms light on

Fail 21 Jan 2021 157,078 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bold inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s not working, (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold inner (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and falling off

tpms light on

Pass 29 Jan 2020 151,795 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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 143,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 129,192 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 117,232 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 117,232 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,134 miles

o/s/f cv gaiter damp/deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,908 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,633 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 70,633 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,313 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,732 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,393 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,051 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 VWT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

OV56 VWT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is OV56 VWT safe to buy?

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