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SA56 GUH

2006 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,084 mi
Last recorded94,084 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Altea XL85,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 GUH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,084 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 94,083 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,506 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 88,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust support adrift (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,276 miles

bonnet secondary catch difficult to move

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play in balljoints

engine management light illuminated

nearside front anti roll bar link bush slightly split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner tread 205/55/16

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner tread 205/55/16

Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bonnet secondary catch difficult to move

both rear anti roll bar links have slight play in balljoints

engine management light illuminated

nearside front anti roll bar link bush slightly split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner tread 205/55/16

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner tread 205/55/16

rear discs pitted on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,648 miles

back box outer skin corroded

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 79,648 miles

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

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

back box outer skin corroded

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,463 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine management light is on

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,345 miles

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

Nearside rear coil spring corroded at the bottom of it

Fail 8 Nov 2013 65,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear coil spring corroded at the bottom of it

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,078 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,652 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low, front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2010 43,665 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 43,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,210 miles

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

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

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

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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SA56 GUH is a 2006 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 85,405 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 SA56 GUH, 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 20 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA56 GUH is a 2006 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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