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RN52 GAU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

169,509 mi
Last recorded169,509 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 GAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 169,509 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 165,661 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 160,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 156,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 151,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 147,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 144,054 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 144,054 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 137,376 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 130,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle replace (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,641 miles

Nearside Front repair to wheel rim

Offside Rear tang missing from coil spring

Fail 1 Nov 2016 124,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front repair to wheel rim

Offside Rear tang missing from coil spring

Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,634 miles

eml on

front tyres close to wear indicators

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 116,074 miles

exhaust centre mounting has broken away from exhaust, exhaust is still adequately supported

nearside front tyre is worn to 2mm and offside front is worn to just above 3mm

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 111,372 miles

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

exhaust centre section mounting seperated from exhaust but exhaust still adequately supported at time of test

front brake fluctuation

nearside front track rod end worn not excessive at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 98,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 93,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 90,173 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 86,144 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,151 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 64,202 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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RN52 GAU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RN52 GAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RN52 GAU registered?

RN52 GAU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is RN52 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 GAU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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