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BIG 3470

2006 Seat Altea Reference TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,613 mi
Last recorded171,613 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3470
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Reference TDI
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 171,613 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 172,370 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 166,584 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 166,337 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 161,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 154,952 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 147,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 124,906 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 117,611 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Reference TDI?

Based on 927 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,392
Miles/Year
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring incomplete 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Stop lamp not working 1
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BIG 3470 is a 2006 Seat Altea Reference TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Reference TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIG 3470, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was BIG 3470 registered?

BIG 3470 is a 2006 Seat Altea Reference TDI, first registered on 10 January 2006.

Is BIG 3470 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 3470 shows 9 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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