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AF08 OLB

2008 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,689 mi
Last recorded125,689 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OLB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 125,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 125,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 122,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 118,460 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 118,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 115,519 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 110,657 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 110,657 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,582 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 89,350 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 89,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,498 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 69,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 63,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 48,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 48,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 36,258 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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AF08 OLB is a 2008 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF08 OLB, 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 AF08 OLB registered?

AF08 OLB is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 OLB safe to buy?

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