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WJ56 VGG

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,443 mi
Last recorded84,443 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 VGG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,932 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,401 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear tail pipe bracket corroding away

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,926 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 43,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,908 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,338 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,259 miles

near/side/rear tyre wearing on iner edges

Fail 26 Aug 2009 23,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near/side/rear tyre wearing on iner edges

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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WJ56 VGG is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ56 VGG, 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 WJ56 VGG registered?

WJ56 VGG is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is WJ56 VGG safe to buy?

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