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RJ06 VRD

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,181 mi
Last recorded102,181 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 VRD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 102,181 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 102,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,061 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,720 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 82,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,126 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left/right front wishbone front bushes worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seatbelt stalk covers missing

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left/right front wishbone-front bushes worn

Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,222 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear seatbelt stalk covers missing

front brake discs worn and corroded

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left/right front wishbone-front bushes worn

Pass 30 May 2012 53,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,970 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 13 May 2010 35,860 miles

front discs starting to corroed

Pass 16 May 2009 29,670 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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RJ06 VRD is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver 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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

RJ06 VRD is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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