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RJ06 VRG

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,017 mi
Last recorded167,017 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 VRG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 167,017 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central sill covers fitted so unable to inspect sills

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavly corrision under car

Fail 7 Oct 2024 167,014 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central sill covers fitted so unable to inspect sills

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavly corrision under car

Pass 26 Oct 2023 164,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills + rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring arms + other suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 160,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 160,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 154,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s washer jet

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 151,136 miles

Rear rear suspension components corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 147,527 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 141,371 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 141,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 136,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 130,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

exhaust slight leak and corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 119,537 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 119,537 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,734 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 71,610 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,738 miles

undertray fitted

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 VRG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

RJ06 VRG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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