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AJ06 XSU

2006 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

259,121 mi
Last recorded259,121 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 XSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2025 259,121 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 252,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 234,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 220,421 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 184,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 165,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 158,172 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 101,816 miles

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

both front wiper blades worn but still clearing windscreen

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 May 2009 78,922 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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AJ06 XSU is a 2006 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ06 XSU, 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 AJ06 XSU registered?

AJ06 XSU is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 June 2006.

Is AJ06 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ06 XSU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ06 XSU have outstanding finance?

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