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RN55 OUG

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,812 mi
Last recorded152,812 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 OUG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 152,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2021 149,950 miles

Centre rear brake light no working.

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 146,562 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 146,562 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 137,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,180 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 123,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 96,097 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 96,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,560 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,370 miles

brakes alround rusty,lack of use

Fail 5 Dec 2012 71,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

osr brake backplate corroded

rear silencer bracket corroded,still holding at present

Pass 5 Dec 2012 71,155 miles

osr brake backplate corroded

rear silencer bracket corroded,still holding at present

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,247 miles

minor stonechip in ns swept area of screen

nsr brake backplate corroded away

small nail in osr tyre tread

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,697 miles

Front wiper blades smearing a little but not too excess at present.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,512 miles

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

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

Tyre size 205 55 r16 91v

Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,147 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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RN55 OUG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RN55 OUG, 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 RN55 OUG registered?

RN55 OUG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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The MOT history for RN55 OUG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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