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EU58 AVR

2008 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,931 mi
Last recorded135,931 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Leon82,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 AVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 135,931 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2026 134,065 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both. (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,334 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 128,334 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 123,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Water ingress offside repeater lamp

Fail 12 Jan 2024 123,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Water ingress offside repeater lamp

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2022 112,026 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 102,931 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,075 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jul 2019 99,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2018 95,350 miles

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Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Has minor surface corrosion. (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2017 89,161 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged Lens has minor damage, but not effecting view to rear.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both. (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage but not in drivers view of the road.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,196 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,196 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 May 2015 78,339 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2014 63,190 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 49,299 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres on limit

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 24 May 2013 49,299 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres on limit

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 22 May 2012 35,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to off side door mirror

Pass 22 May 2012 35,929 miles

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

slight damage to off side door mirror

Pass 24 May 2011 27,012 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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EU58 AVR is a 2008 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 EU58 AVR, 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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EU58 AVR is a 2008 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2008.

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The MOT history for EU58 AVR shows 22 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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