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BL52 EYY

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

210,190 mi
Last recorded210,190 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 EYY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 210,190 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 204,134 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 194,278 miles

brake pedal has travel

Fail 30 Sep 2023 194,267 miles

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

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 192,965 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 192,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

general corrosion.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 189,569 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 189,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 186,379 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 186,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 180,045 miles

N/side inner wheel arch insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2014 176,389 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 176,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Electronic stability system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

headlamp wash did not operate during test

Pass 21 Feb 2013 165,554 miles

nearside rear tilt sensor linkage broken

Fail 21 Feb 2013 165,554 miles

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

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

nearside rear tilt sensor linkage broken

Pass 10 Feb 2012 142,283 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 107,039 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 100,593 miles

Oil leak

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2008 97,910 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 86,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

TEMP REPAIR TO HEAD LIGHTS

Fail 22 Dec 2006 86,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,816 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 68,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BL52 EYY is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black 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 BL52 EYY, 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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BL52 EYY is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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