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AU03 ETT

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,746 mi
Last recorded72,746 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ETT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jan 2015 64,577 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,518 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,071 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 48,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,400 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 46,388 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2010 43,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,844 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,189 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 17,740 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 ETT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ETT, 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 ETT?

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What year was AU03 ETT registered?

AU03 ETT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AU03 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 ETT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU03 ETT have outstanding finance?

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