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AU04 AOD

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,205 mi
Last recorded117,205 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AOD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 117,205 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 108,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both sills damaged but not weakened

several proscribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 22 Jul 2016 108,127 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both sills damaged but not weakened

several proscribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,503 miles

vehicle so low it is putting extra stress on components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 83,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,495 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 54,483 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,259 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,547 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,529 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,354 miles

off side rear tyre getting low on tread

uneaven tread wear ro near side rear tyre and getting low on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,342 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,587 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 21,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AU04 AOD is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU04 AOD, 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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What year was AU04 AOD registered?

AU04 AOD is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is AU04 AOD safe to buy?

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