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OE56 NVR

2007 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,024 mi
Last recorded107,024 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea XL83,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 NVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2018 107,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

rear discs worn

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,960 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner and outer tread

Advise o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner and outer tread and close to wear indicators

Fail 20 Feb 2017 103,958 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner and outer tread

Advise o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner and outer tread and close to wear indicators

Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,124 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 99,124 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,957 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 91,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Advise all brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 67,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,049 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2012 57,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,665 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 15 Jan 2010 30,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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OE56 NVR is a 2007 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 83,224 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE56 NVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OE56 NVR registered?

OE56 NVR is a 2007 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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