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AU03 BDX

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,554 mi
Last recorded36,554 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BDX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side rear tyre is cracked and worn un-evenly to inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 34,563 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 34,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management warning light on

rear brakes noisey when applied

Pass 14 Jan 2013 30,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,980 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,632 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 17,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,746 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,774 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,715 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 14,630 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 BDX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BDX, 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.

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What year was AU03 BDX registered?

AU03 BDX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AU03 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 BDX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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