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AU08 WNL

2008 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 96,175 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,946 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

rear discs rusty and worn

rear pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,973 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,406 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 61,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,872 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,828 miles

WINTER TYRE FITTED TO N/S/R WHEEL

Fail 27 Aug 2013 52,828 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

WINTER TYRE FITTED TO N/S/R WHEEL

Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,752 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 42,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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AU08 WNL is a 2008 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU08 WNL, 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 AU08 WNL registered?

AU08 WNL is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AU08 WNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 WNL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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