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OE56 DXA

2006 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

232,408 mi
Last recorded232,408 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 DXA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 232,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f sill starting to corrode

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r lamp cover missing

Pass 11 Dec 2021 225,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 212,157 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 206,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change asap as now on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light lense outer cover broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 13 Nov 2019 206,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change asap as now on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change asap as now on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light lense outer cover broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2018 194,031 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 194,020 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 180,301 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 180,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 165,016 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly stepped

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both rears (2.7.4)

both front tyres slight wear to inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2015 148,849 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 135,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside rear tyre slightly misshappen

adviwe offside rear tyre lightly misshappen

Fail 21 Nov 2014 135,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside rear tyre slightly misshappen

adviwe offside rear tyre lightly misshappen

Pass 25 Nov 2013 120,064 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 100,442 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,450 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,099 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,840 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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OE56 DXA is a 2006 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OE56 DXA, 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 OE56 DXA registered?

OE56 DXA is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is OE56 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 DXA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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