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AU18 LFW

2018 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Leon41,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 LFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,171 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 95,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,034 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 55,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 46,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,404 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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AU18 LFW is a 2018 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 41,887 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 AU18 LFW, 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 8 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU18 LFW?

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What year was AU18 LFW registered?

AU18 LFW is a 2018 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is AU18 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 LFW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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