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AN08 LWD

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,358 mi
Last recorded152,358 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 LWD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 152,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 146,185 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 138,974 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2022 132,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 127,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 124,865 miles

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

Nearside hand brake readings only just met requirements

Fail 27 Oct 2020 124,865 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside hand brake readings only just met requirements

Pass 9 Oct 2019 119,157 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 119,157 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,730 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 110,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 101,325 miles

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

o/s wiper deteriated

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2017 101,325 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper deteriated

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,243 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,191 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

rear discs worn

Fail 9 Oct 2015 83,176 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust backbox corroded

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,422 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,867 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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AN08 LWD is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 82,862 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 AN08 LWD, 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 18 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AN08 LWD registered?

AN08 LWD is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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