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AP52 CGF

2003 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

221,341 mi
Last recorded221,341 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CGF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 221,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 221,045 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 221,001 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 12 Oct 2019 213,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 199,748 miles

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

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

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

plastic fuel tank damaged but not leaking

slight play in both front shock absorber glands

Fail 28 Sep 2018 199,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

plastic fuel tank damaged but not leaking

slight play in both front shock absorber glands

Pass 5 Oct 2017 185,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see clearly benefit given,advise replaceing (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel filler cap seal perishing benefit given advise replaceing

misting of oil around powersteering pump,also steering feels a little heavy

Fail 29 Sep 2017 185,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see clearly benefit given,advise replaceing (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine diagnostic light on

fuel filler cap seal perishing benefit given advise replaceing

misting of oil around powersteering pump,also steering feels a little heavy

Pass 6 Oct 2016 171,007 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 170,024 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil spring upper rubber mounting pads deteriorated advise replaceing

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 156,994 miles

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

fuel tank damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight sill damage

unable to determine if headlight washers fitted,benefit given

Fail 31 Jul 2015 156,988 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

breather pipe leaking

fuel tank damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight sill damage

unable to determine if headlight washers fitted,benefit given

Pass 23 May 2014 143,249 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 May 2014 143,172 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 128,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion starting on under rear brake pipe protective plastic covering

large dent in fuel tank

rear discs rusty

slight ply in nearside anti-roll bar link

Pass 7 Mar 2013 128,229 miles

rear discs rusty

corrosion starting on under rear brake pipe protective plastic covering

large dent in fuel tank

slight ply in nearside anti-roll bar link

Pass 12 Sep 2011 109,957 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 109,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,013 miles

high level stoplight working incompletely

Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,797 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 69,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 57,400 miles

Engine management light on. †

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Rear number plate insecure.

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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AP52 CGF is a 2003 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP52 CGF, 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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AP52 CGF is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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