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AV53 OJZ

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,534 mi
Last recorded128,534 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OJZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 128,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 127,656 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 126,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2023 126,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 121,764 miles

Front brake pads not seated fully

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 121,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads not seated fully

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 116,452 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 114,163 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,957 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,263 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear levelling sensor secured with cable ties

Offside Number Plate Light Dull

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 107,263 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Number Plate Light Dull

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 101,428 miles

nearside front headlight cable tie secures head light aim

Fail 19 Jan 2016 101,227 miles

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

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)

nearside front headlight cable tie secures head light aim

Pass 24 Jan 2015 95,159 miles

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

Rear Number Plate Loose On Left End But Still Secure To Car

Fail 22 Jan 2015 95,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Number Plate Loose On Left End But Still Secure To Car

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,956 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 71,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 65,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,503 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,579 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,579 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,212 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 50,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,202 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,921 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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AV53 OJZ is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 OJZ, 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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AV53 OJZ is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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