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AU03 BNF

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,714 mi
Last recorded81,714 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BNF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,714 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 May 2016 71,022 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 66,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 63,093 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,064 miles

both inner front discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 55,559 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs very corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,991 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 50,414 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,272 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

mist of oil on gear box

Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,033 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 41,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads low

Fail 29 Mar 2006 28,394 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear bump stopes broken

front brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,394 miles

both rear bump stopes broken

front brake discs rusty

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 BNF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

AU03 BNF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is AU03 BNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 BNF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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