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AU56 VLD

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,040 mi
Last recorded131,040 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VLD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 125,077 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 125,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

corrossion on rear subframe

only 1 of 2 side lights working o/s rear

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2020 115,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrossion on rear subframe

only 1 of 2 side lights working o/s rear

Pass 4 Dec 2019 107,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrossion on rear subframe

n/s rear brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2019 107,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrossion on rear subframe

n/s rear brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 98,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 98,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 87,672 miles

child seat fitted

corrossion on exhaust system

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,542 miles

front brake pads low

only 1 of 2 side lights working on o/s rear

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 73,542 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s front (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads low

only 1 of 2 side lights working on o/s rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 98,588 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

coolant level on minimum mark

slight kerbing damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

small grease leak from n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,558 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,184 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,484 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 23,078 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 17,332 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VLD is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

AU56 VLD is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is AU56 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 VLD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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