Cupra Leon Vz3 Tsi S-A
From 292 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut and bolt or stud. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 12 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 1 |
| electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts, drag on the ground or the connectors for braking or steering disconnected | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Leon Vz3 Tsi S-As tested had between 16,501 and 23,239 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,070 median miles, the Leon Vz3 Tsi S-A has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Cupra models
Common questions
What is the Cupra Leon Vz3 Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Cupra Leon Vz3 Tsi S-A has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 292 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Cupra Leon Vz3 Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Cupra Leon Vz3 Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Cupra Leon Vz3 Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Cupra Leon Vz3 Tsi S-A is 21,070 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,501 and 23,239 miles.
Buying a used Leon Vz3 Tsi S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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