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AU03 AZX

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,154 mi
Last recorded59,154 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AZX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 59,154 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 57,328 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 57,328 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 55,792 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 53,818 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2021 53,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,320 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 51,168 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 51,168 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,800 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 49,800 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,294 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 48,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 44,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 44,557 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,410 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,912 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,760 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,845 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 32,830 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,072 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,396 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 29,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,934 miles

front discs inner face pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,901 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 23,899 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,761 miles

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

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 AZX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AZX, 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 AZX registered?

AU03 AZX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 AZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 AZX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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