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OY56 OFA

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,161 mi
Last recorded77,161 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 OFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 67,526 miles

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

Offside Outer 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,849 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,218 miles

both offside tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,070 miles

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 37,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,273 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,085 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,957 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 23,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,041 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 19,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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OY56 OFA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

OY56 OFA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is OY56 OFA safe to buy?

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