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DA54 AXU

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

185,216 mi
Last recorded185,216 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 AXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 185,216 miles

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

Nearside Front wing damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 177,674 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged / corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 166,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 152,100 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 150,002 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 149,866 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 149,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 147,221 miles

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount held with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 139,854 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section supported with cable ties

unable to open drivers rear door but can access vehicle from passenger side rear.

Fail 3 Nov 2018 139,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose ! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust section supported with cable ties

unable to open drivers rear door but can access vehicle from passenger side rear.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 131,155 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

exhaust rear box bracket corroded and broken off and holding up with cable ties

Fail 10 Nov 2017 131,155 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

exhaust rear box bracket corroded and broken off and holding up with cable ties

Pass 15 Nov 2016 122,114 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 122,097 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,785 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 112,785 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,140 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,637 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,887 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,905 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,029 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 59,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

tracking needs adjusting

Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,899 miles

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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DA54 AXU is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 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 DA54 AXU, 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 22 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA54 AXU is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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