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AD58 VRJ

2008 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,715 mi
Last recorded184,715 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VRJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 184,715 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 184,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 169,141 miles

EML

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2017 158,001 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 138,100 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 138,100 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 118,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 103,597 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 95,470 miles

rear exhaust box mounting bracket snapped

Fail 26 Sep 2011 95,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box mounting bracket snapped

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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AD58 VRJ is a 2008 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc 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 AD58 VRJ, 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 AD58 VRJ registered?

AD58 VRJ is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is AD58 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 VRJ 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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