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OY56 OPB

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,237 mi
Last recorded44,237 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 44,237 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 44,232 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,602 miles

T.P.M.S Warning light on.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 32,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 32,189 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,567 miles

N/S/R Tyre has slight uneven wear & O/S/R has shallow cut on tread.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,219 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,085 miles

N/S/R Tyre has slight uneven wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,629 miles

N/S/R Tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,293 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,856 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,146 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

traction control light on.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,733 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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OY56 OPB 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 85.7%.

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 OY56 OPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY56 OPB registered?

OY56 OPB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is OY56 OPB safe to buy?

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