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SX06 CAU

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,090 mi
Last recorded93,090 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 CAU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 93,090 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 93,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 91,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 87,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,517 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 68,630 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,165 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,058 miles

Air bag light on

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)

front discs inner faces rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,616 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,701 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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SX06 CAU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SX06 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SX06 CAU?

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What year was SX06 CAU registered?

SX06 CAU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is SX06 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX06 CAU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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