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WA51 AXU

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,212 mi
Last recorded54,212 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 AXU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,212 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 19 Nov 2012 54,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

center exhaust bracket broken

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,614 miles

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

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

centre exhaust metal mounting broken

condensation in nearside headlight

noise from rear brakes

rear brake increasing at slightly different rates

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,879 miles

centre brake lamp removed

Fail 25 Nov 2010 48,876 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,603 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 45,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 41,061 miles

Offside door mirror, damaged but not affecting the drivers veiw to the rear.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,043 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 13 Oct 2005 25,678 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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WA51 AXU is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 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 WA51 AXU, 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 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 AXU registered?

WA51 AXU is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is WA51 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 AXU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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