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AY51 AAU

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,641 mi
Last recorded116,641 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 116,641 miles

rear brake pads low

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 104,010 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 93,194 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,194 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,818 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,901 miles

Front tyres worn low and lower on inner edges

Rear brakes dragging

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,991 miles

Front discs ridged

Front pads wearing low (3-4000)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,992 miles

Front screen chipped

Front tyre treads getting low

O/S/R Sill damaged

Rear brakes dragging

Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,656 miles

exhaust rusty in places c/box mount broken

n/s rear tyre wearing low

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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AY51 AAU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 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 AY51 AAU, 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 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 AAU registered?

AY51 AAU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is AY51 AAU safe to buy?

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