2006 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · FY56 YUE
2006 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 176,758 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2020.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Aug 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY56 YUE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2019
- 176,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY56 YUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Seat Altea (FY56 YUE) between November 2009 and January 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FY56 YUE Mileage History
- 03/11/200958,630 mi
- 03/11/200958,630 mi
- 02/12/201078,998 mi+20,368 mi
- 03/12/201079,014 mi+16 mi
- 06/12/201196,602 mi+17,588 mi
- 06/12/201196,602 mi
- 06/12/2012112,254 mi+15,652 mi
- 06/12/2012112,254 mi
- 13/12/2013132,336 mi+20,082 mi
- 13/12/2013132,336 mi
- 08/12/2014148,690 mi+16,354 mi
- 14/12/2015151,265 mi+2,575 mi
- 15/12/2015150,034 mi-1,231 mi
- 14/12/2016160,060 mi+10,026 mi
- 14/12/2016160,060 mi
- 16/12/2017168,656 mi+8,596 mi
- 16/12/2017168,656 mi
- 21/12/2018176,400 mi+7,744 mi
- 16/01/2019176,758 mi+358 mi
- 16/01/2019176,758 mi
Average of roughly 12,837 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Altea
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: SEAT ALTEA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot Deterioration(Moderate)
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and Vibration(Serious)
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
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- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot DeteriorationModerate
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and VibrationSerious
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
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