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SC06 OAB

2006 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,317 mi
Last recorded118,317 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 OAB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,317 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,760 miles

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,334 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure above tail pipe

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 64,625 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 55,210 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,346 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,789 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,196 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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SC06 OAB is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SC06 OAB, 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 SC06 OAB registered?

SC06 OAB is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SC06 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC06 OAB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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