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NH03 AUU

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,063 mi
Last recorded132,063 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 AUU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 132,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,205 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,532 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 98,532 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 88,282 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 88,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 76,952 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre started to wear on shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 9 May 2017 76,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre started to wear on shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,915 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules bfront (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight run off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,386 miles

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

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)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 66,386 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 63,958 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,398 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,759 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 44,422 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,070 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 37,070 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,910 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,640 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,185 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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NH03 AUU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NH03 AUU, 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 AUU registered?

NH03 AUU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is NH03 AUU safe to buy?

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