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AU56 VLT

2006 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,433 mi
Last recorded142,433 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea78,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VLT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 142,433 miles

Advise duel mass clutch fault

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise oil leak

Advise panel damage to n/s

Advise rear camber fault advise repair

Fail 6 Jan 2016 142,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

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

Advise duel mass clutch fault

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise oil leak

Advise panel damage to n/s

Advise rear camber fault advise repair

Pass 12 Nov 2014 135,023 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 127,338 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 114,188 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,685 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 83,866 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,306 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

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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AU56 VLT is a 2006 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU56 VLT, 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 AU56 VLT registered?

AU56 VLT is a 2006 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is AU56 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 VLT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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