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GN03 VDG

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,443 mi
Last recorded81,443 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VDG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 81,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mistyness of oil around engine

nearside rear tyre worn close to minimum limit of 1.6mm (3mm) on inner edge

oil leak possible turbo pipe

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,326 miles

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

both front rear wishbone bushs deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,772 miles

Front tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 2 Aug 2010 60,772 miles

Front tyres close to wear indicators

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,976 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 43,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,352 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,469 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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GN03 VDG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 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 GN03 VDG, 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 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN03 VDG registered?

GN03 VDG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is GN03 VDG safe to buy?

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