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OY06 VVD

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,057 mi
Last recorded112,057 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VVD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,057 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 97,516 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear wheel binding very slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2015 97,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear wheel binding very slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,409 miles

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

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

both front inner wishbone bushes worn

handbrake lever rough in operation

Fail 8 Jan 2014 82,312 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

both front inner wishbone bushes worn

handbrake lever rough in operation

Fail 14 Jan 2013 67,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,018 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 53,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,496 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 46,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,703 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to expose cords or plys advise

rear number plate cracked can still be read and secure

Fail 20 Apr 2010 36,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to expose cords or plys advise

rear number plate cracked can still be read and secure

Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,781 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 VVD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

OY06 VVD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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