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AY06 WCU

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,811 mi
Last recorded170,811 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 WCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 170,811 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 170,811 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 158,001 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate cracked

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 22 Nov 2017 158,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front reg plate cracked

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 143,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper missing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 127,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front reg plate cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2015 127,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,098 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 99,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACE.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dipstick tube appears insecure.

eng oil around oil filler cap.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,860 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,321 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,070 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 52,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AY06 WCU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY06 WCU, 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 AY06 WCU registered?

AY06 WCU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is AY06 WCU safe to buy?

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