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AU05 RLX

2005 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 RLX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2024 51,045 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2023 51,044 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 48,501 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 41,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,052 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,145 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 27,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,385 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 25,378 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perishing

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

Pass 8 May 2015 21,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 May 2014 19,872 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 18,805 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 16,441 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 14,573 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 12,610 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 10,445 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,191 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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AU05 RLX is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 41,470 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 AU05 RLX, 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 21 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 RLX registered?

AU05 RLX is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AU05 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 RLX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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