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AU04 AUC

2004 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,058 mi
Last recorded111,058 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AUC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 111,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various underside corroded.

Fail 7 Jun 2022 111,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various underside corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 109,266 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Complete System Rusted Through (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Complete System In Various Places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 107,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 107,287 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear seat back loose but secured upright

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 100,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear seat back loose but secured upright

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,943 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 88,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,187 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes binding

emissions very unstable and close to limit

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 741,254 miles

exhaust has slight leak from rear joint

rear brake discs rusty

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 16 Mar 2015 67,596 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,003 miles

n/s/f brake back plate bent

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,398 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 27 Jan 2012 55,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 4 Feb 2011 47,126 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brakes discs worn

rear wheels starting to bind

Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,126 miles

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

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

brakes discs worn

rear wheels starting to bind

Fail 20 Feb 2010 40,841 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 40,841 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,427 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,434 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 28,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 22,282 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AUC is a 2004 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AUC, 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 AUC registered?

AU04 AUC is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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