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OY56 DUU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,001 mi
Last recorded85,001 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 DUU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 85,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2017 80,790 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 74,191 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 69,952 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 66,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,233 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 60,669 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,669 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,253 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 51,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,152 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 24,597 miles

front & rear bumpers have impact damage

Fail 2 Jul 2010 24,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear bumpers have impact damage

Fail 18 Aug 2008 23,842 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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OY56 DUU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OY56 DUU, 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 OY56 DUU registered?

OY56 DUU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is OY56 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY56 DUU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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