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OV56 XAU

2006 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,942 mi
Last recorded108,942 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 XAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 108,942 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 103,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,101 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,573 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,373 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 94,373 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 84,605 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 80,301 miles

surface corrosion on discs,appears to have been stood.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,319 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,307 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 58,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 51,024 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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OV56 XAU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV56 XAU, 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 OV56 XAU registered?

OV56 XAU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2006.

Is OV56 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 XAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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