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CF52 JDZ

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,255 mi
Last recorded155,255 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 JDZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 155,255 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 154,047 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 152,055 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 152,055 miles

Emissions not tested cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp lose in side lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2015 152,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 150,552 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 140,373 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 135,838 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 129,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 129,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 114,615 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 110,092 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,887 miles

both front ball joints slight play

both rear tyres unevenly worn

nearside inner cv boot damaged

offside outer cv boot limited life

Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,397 miles

frontr tyres geting close

Fail 23 Dec 2005 46,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 46,704 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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CF52 JDZ is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CF52 JDZ, 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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CF52 JDZ is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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