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AU04 AOW

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,239 mi
Last recorded55,239 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AOW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,239 miles

All four outer wheel arches showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 52,517 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 52,517 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,700 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 48,700 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,825 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 44,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,894 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 38,894 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 33,571 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 27,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s o/s front tyres cracked in tread

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 15 May 2014 16,163 miles

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 14 May 2014 16,163 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 15 May 2013 13,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 12,955 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 12,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2011 11,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 10,681 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,406 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 7,681 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AU04 AOW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,851 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 AU04 AOW, 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 22 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU04 AOW registered?

AU04 AOW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is AU04 AOW safe to buy?

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