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RJ06 OLU

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,292 mi
Last recorded97,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 OLU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,292 miles

Exhaust system in a deteriorated condition / centre hanger broken off

Fail 19 Jul 2018 97,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system in a deteriorated condition / centre hanger broken off

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,791 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 86,791 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 16 Jun 2016 81,303 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,517 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 73,459 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,865 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,401 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s washer jet blocked

oil level low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,709 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough to rotate.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,523 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,917 miles

offside front tyre lower on inner edge

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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RJ06 OLU 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 71.4%.

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 RJ06 OLU, 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 RJ06 OLU registered?

RJ06 OLU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ06 OLU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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