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AV52 OMW

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,444 mi
Last recorded98,444 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OMW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,444 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod End Corroded on Both Sides

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 98,444 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod End Corroded on Both Sides

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 97,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 97,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,428 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,963 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive small , poss sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 85,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush has pulled completely out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive small , poss sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose is cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 79,070 miles

rattle in rear box / rear tyres perishing x stepping out on inner edges / nail in o/s/r tyre

slight separation on o/s/f wishbone bush / slight corrosion on o/s/f x both rear springs

Fail 21 Jun 2018 79,070 miles

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

rattle in rear box / rear tyres perishing x stepping out on inner edges / nail in o/s/r tyre

slight separation on o/s/f wishbone bush / slight corrosion on o/s/f x both rear springs

Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 74,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,592 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,374 miles

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

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2015 65,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2014 62,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,557 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,250 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,031 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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AV52 OMW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV52 OMW, 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 AV52 OMW registered?

AV52 OMW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AV52 OMW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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