2006 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · OY56 YHV
2006 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 177,240 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY56 YHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 177,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY56 YHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Seat Altea (OY56 YHV) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe insecure (2.1.3 (f) (i))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
OY56 YHV Mileage History
- 05/07/2022171,159 mi
- 30/06/2023173,671 mi+2,512 mi
- 01/07/2023173,676 mi+5 mi
- 28/06/2024175,271 mi+1,595 mi
- 24/06/2025177,240 mi+1,969 mi
Average of roughly 2,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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