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RE56 AFX

2006 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,901 mi
Last recorded144,901 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 AFX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 144,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks. oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and all rear rods and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

rear silencer corroded/delaminating

very strong smell of diesel in engine compartment, no obvious leaks. recommend full investigation

Pass 9 Sep 2025 143,891 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear back box corroded metal cover peeling off

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,338 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 140,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil low

smell of diesel but no visible leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2022 138,801 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

smell of diesel under bonnet but no visible leaks

Fail 12 Sep 2022 138,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

smell of diesel under bonnet but no visible leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2021 137,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

covers & trays

major oil leak, undertray soaked in oil, unable to assess properly

oil on minimum

Pass 2 Oct 2019 132,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 128,189 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

minor oil leaks

Fail 7 Sep 2018 128,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heavily corroded

minor oil leaks

off side front anti roll bar drop link dust covers perished / deteriorated

off side rear spring corroded

rear brake pads worn uneven across axle, large difference between near side rear and off side rear

Pass 2 Oct 2017 123,047 miles

Nearside front brakes showing signs of overheating

Nearside rear brakes showing signs of overheating

Fail 28 Sep 2017 123,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brakes showing signs of overheating

Nearside rear brakes showing signs of overheating

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,312 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2015 115,050 miles

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

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

object in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2015 114,720 miles

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

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

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

object in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,218 miles

n/s/f shockabsorber slightly damp

rear exhaust box corroding

underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2014 108,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f shockabsorber slightly damp

rear exhaust box corroding

underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 103,538 miles

front brake pads & discs worn

offside front tyre starting to wear low

Fail 5 Oct 2013 103,455 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)

front brake discs and pads worn

offside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,547 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted at time of test

n/s/f shockabsorber slightly damp

Fail 30 Sep 2012 99,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine and underbody covers fitted at time of test

n/s/f shockabsorber slightly damp

Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,441 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,674 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,995 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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RE56 AFX is a 2006 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RE56 AFX, 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 RE56 AFX registered?

RE56 AFX is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is RE56 AFX safe to buy?

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