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AD55 LUE

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,729 mi
Last recorded130,729 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 LUE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 130,729 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 130,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 6 Feb 2018 119,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear of exhaust held up with wire

Fail 6 Feb 2018 119,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear of exhaust held up with wire

Pass 7 Feb 2017 107,869 miles

rear exhaust box held up by a piece of wire

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,736 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2016 98,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding brake pads may have got hot (3.7.B.1)

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child seat fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,591 miles

engine undertray insecure

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front n/s and o/s front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear exhaust mount half broken but exhaust still supported

under tray could be better supported

Pass 2 Feb 2013 63,620 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,812 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,474 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 41,526 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 41,526 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,350 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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AD55 LUE is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD55 LUE, 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 AD55 LUE registered?

AD55 LUE is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is AD55 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 LUE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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