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AU03 BOJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,590 mi
Last recorded73,590 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BOJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,590 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 73,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,770 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,770 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,660 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,660 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,417 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 53,107 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,107 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,816 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 29,995 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,620 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,565 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,612 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,964 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 BOJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BOJ, 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 AU03 BOJ?

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What year was AU03 BOJ registered?

AU03 BOJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AU03 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 BOJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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