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OV56 VWM

2006 Seat Altea Stylance TDI

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

217,161 mi
Last recorded217,161 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VWM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Stylance TDI
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 217,161 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 207,347 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 207,307 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 195,856 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 183,342 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 169,113 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 148,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 131 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Stylance TDI?

Based on 1,429 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,212
Miles/Year
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 2
Headlamp aim too low 2
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
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OV56 VWM is a 2006 Seat Altea Stylance TDI in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Stylance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV56 VWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV56 VWM?

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What year was OV56 VWM registered?

OV56 VWM is a 2006 Seat Altea Stylance TDI, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is OV56 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VWM 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.

Does OV56 VWM have outstanding finance?

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