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WG06 TXS

2006 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,159 mi
Last recorded108,159 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 TXS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,159 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 108,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 103,514 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 103,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,907 miles

Rear silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 90,863 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,638 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 81,638 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 69,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,521 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,169 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,813 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,506 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,266 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,625 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,409 miles

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

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

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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WG06 TXS is a 2006 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WG06 TXS, 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 WG06 TXS registered?

WG06 TXS is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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