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AU03 AOG

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,089 mi
Last recorded122,089 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AOG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2020 122,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mudflap/ wheel arch lining (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 91,473 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 84,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,554 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,290 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,387 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,025 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,032 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,590 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,985 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 57,985 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 53,220 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,205 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,514 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,514 miles

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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AU03 AOG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AU03 AOG, 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

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What year was AU03 AOG registered?

AU03 AOG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is AU03 AOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 AOG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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