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AP06 RNA

2006 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,912 mi
Last recorded125,912 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 RNA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 125,720 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 125,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 124,974 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,031 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 124,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,042 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 106,042 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,200 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,995 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 88,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 80,339 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 70,244 miles

Full seat belt check not carried out, child seats fitted at rear at time of test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

full seat belt check not carried out,child seats fitted at rear

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,475 miles

full seat belt check not carried out,child seats fitted at rear

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AP06 RNA is a 2006 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP06 RNA, 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 AP06 RNA registered?

AP06 RNA is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is AP06 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP06 RNA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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