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BL52 EZB

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,526 mi
Last recorded138,526 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 EZB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 138,526 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 136,594 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 134,954 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 133,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 132,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 132,842 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 116,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 116,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,940 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 113,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,155 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front "D"bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 106,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front "D"bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 101,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 94,947 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,406 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

nearside rear suspesion sensor broken

nearside rear tyre damaged on inner wall

offside front tyre damaged on inner wall

offside rear tyre damaged on inner wall

Fail 20 Nov 2012 90,162 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

nearside rear suspesion sensor broken

nearside rear tyre damaged on inner wall

offside front tyre damaged on inner wall

offside rear tyre damaged on inner wall

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,468 miles

front wipers noisey

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/f bottom arm, rear bush unbonding

Pass 2 Dec 2010 66,064 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,875 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 63,875 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,204 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 59,204 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,992 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,897 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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BL52 EZB is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EZB, 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 EZB is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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