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DX03 NTJ

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,074 mi
Last recorded88,074 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NTJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 88,074 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 81,918 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 78,051 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 77,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall also torn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 77,888 miles

brake pipes coated with grease / underseal

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,674 miles

advise offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,682 miles

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

advise front tyre wear

Pass 12 Jun 2014 71,912 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,112 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,221 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 63,185 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 56,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 56,151 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 48,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,472 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,827 miles

both rear tyres only just legal

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,270 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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DX03 NTJ is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX03 NTJ, 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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DX03 NTJ is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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