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NH03 AUL

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,813 mi
Last recorded96,813 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 AUL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 96,813 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 83,610 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Dec 2021 83,563 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Very slow to retract (7.1.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All number plate lights inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded at load leveler (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 68,005 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,434 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 45,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

slight damage to offside front tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 23 Jul 2011 35,832 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 24 Jul 2010 32,919 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NAIL IN BOTH REAR TYRES REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,719 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 16,603 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,275 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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NH03 AUL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NH03 AUL, 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 NH03 AUL registered?

NH03 AUL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is NH03 AUL safe to buy?

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