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AO55 VPC

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,910 mi
Last recorded143,910 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VPC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 143,910 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 143,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 132,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 128,560 miles

front tyres starting to were on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2014 128,560 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres starting to were on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2012 123,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 108,634 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 95,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,422 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 12 Jan 2010 81,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,882 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 65,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AO55 VPC 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 66.7%.

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 AO55 VPC, 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

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What year was AO55 VPC registered?

AO55 VPC is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is AO55 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 VPC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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