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AO53 VWU

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,299 mi
Last recorded86,299 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VWU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,299 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,860 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 15 Nov 2014 72,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 72,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 64,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,053 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 57,952 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,814 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,696 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 38,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 35,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,586 miles

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

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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AO53 VWU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,798 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 VWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO53 VWU?

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What year was AO53 VWU registered?

AO53 VWU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is AO53 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 VWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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