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OY06 ZDC

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,489 mi
Last recorded176,489 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 ZDC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 176,489 miles

Both registration plate faded but not likely to be misread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low from edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 162,002 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 159,736 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 159,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 142,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 142,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 131,093 miles

TPMS LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 18 Mar 2013 122,579 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill kits fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 108,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,432 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 88,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 72,156 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,156 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,317 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)

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 ZDC is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

OY06 ZDC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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