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OY56 OPD

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,228 mi
Last recorded95,228 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,878 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 77,878 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 76,416 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 76,416 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,772 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,740 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 53,054 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,054 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 46,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 39,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,897 miles

front and rear wiperblades

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 OPD 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 OY56 OPD, 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 OPD registered?

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

Is OY56 OPD safe to buy?

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