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AX08 DHY

2008 Seat Leon

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,867 mi
Last recorded80,867 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DHY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,867 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 80,823 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 56,742 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 52,397 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 48,968 miles

Fuel pipe chafing near fuel filter (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 45,841 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box, also corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,454 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 43,454 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,129 miles

slight perish cracks on tyres

Fail 5 Aug 2019 43,128 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight perish cracks on tyres

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,227 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 41,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,807 miles

can not see brake fluid level

e c m light on

sheilds fitted

wipers slightly smery

Fail 9 Jun 2016 38,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

can not see brake fluid level

e c m light on

sheilds fitted

wipers slightly smery

Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,051 miles

sheilds fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,892 miles

can not see brake fluid level

sheilds fitted

Pass 24 May 2013 28,705 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 27,121 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,018 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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AX08 DHY is a 2008 Seat Leon in White with a 1,896cc 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 AX08 DHY, 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 AX08 DHY registered?

AX08 DHY is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is AX08 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 DHY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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