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VGZ 4458

2006 Seat Altea Reference TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,053 mi
Last recorded177,053 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGZ 4458
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Reference TDI
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 177,053 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 172,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 167,892 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 163,007 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 157,138 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 157,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,842 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 135,904 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 135,862 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 131,051 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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VGZ 4458 is a 2006 Seat Altea Reference TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VGZ 4458, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VGZ 4458 registered?

VGZ 4458 is a 2006 Seat Altea Reference TDI, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is VGZ 4458 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGZ 4458 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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