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OY06 HHD

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,663 mi
Last recorded192,663 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 HHD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 192,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer N/S/F wheel arch corroded.O/S/F wheel arch corroded.No sharp edges

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 186,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 175,937 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 175,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 166,140 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 166,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 153,660 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 143,214 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 130,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 119,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,765 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,416 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 84,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,087 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 67,087 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,989 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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OY06 HHD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY06 HHD, 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 OY06 HHD registered?

OY06 HHD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is OY06 HHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 HHD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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