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AP03 ZCZ

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,670 mi
Last recorded95,670 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZCZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,670 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 95,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 95,596 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 95,592 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,536 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 93,848 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight movement in steering uj (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 92,640 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 92,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,240 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,333 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,181 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,738 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,479 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,308 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,059 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 56,506 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner tread areas

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,506 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner tread areas

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,101 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 51,495 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 51,495 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT DISCS ARE LIPPED & BADLY CORRODED (INNER-SIDE)...Thanx.

Pass 15 May 2009 46,778 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 40,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 33,873 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 33,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,388 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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AP03 ZCZ is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 89,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP03 ZCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AP03 ZCZ registered?

AP03 ZCZ is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 ZCZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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