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OV56 XLG

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,450 mi
Last recorded56,450 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XLG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,450 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 56,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,118 miles

Coolant leak ()

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 53,118 miles

Coolant leak ()

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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 49,232 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 39,553 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 29,593 miles

both front tyres balding on outer edges close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,907 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,158 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bands.

engine light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 16,759 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,453 miles

air bag light on.

damage to o/s/front wing.

traction control light on.

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 XLG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV56 XLG registered?

OV56 XLG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is OV56 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XLG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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