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AU56 TMX

2006 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,230 mi
Last recorded76,230 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 TMX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 76,230 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,881 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

stone in offside front brake

Fail 4 Apr 2025 67,881 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

stone in offside front brake

Pass 26 Apr 2024 60,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 60,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 53,254 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 53,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 49,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 41,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 37,724 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,623 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,688 miles

under shields and covers preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,326 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,760 miles

both rear tyres becoming cracked

under shields & engine covers preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2014 27,446 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp at top

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,446 miles

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp at top

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,831 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,674 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,519 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,753 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,110 miles

under sheilds preventing full inspection

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AU56 TMX is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU56 TMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 TMX registered?

AU56 TMX is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is AU56 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 TMX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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