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AD55 NRF

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,233 mi
Last recorded108,233 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 NRF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 108,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,417 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,005 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,863 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 87,365 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,045 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,070 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,473 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,810 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,076 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 28,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 NRF is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NRF, 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 AD55 NRF?

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What year was AD55 NRF registered?

AD55 NRF is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 February 2006.

Is AD55 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 NRF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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