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OY56 TLX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,398 mi
Last recorded100,398 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 TLX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,398 miles

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 27 Apr 2017 100,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,549 miles

Front shock absorbers slightly damp

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm

Fail 29 Apr 2016 91,549 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front shock absorbers slightly damp

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 72,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 64,502 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,418 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 54,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,108 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,812 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 TLX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

OY56 TLX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is OY56 TLX safe to buy?

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