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EJ53 NLC

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,730 mi
Last recorded124,730 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NLC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 124,730 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 121,730 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 121,727 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 113,797 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 113,797 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 99,883 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 99,882 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,220 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front metal brake pipe bracket broken but metal pipe is secure

Offside o/s/r and n/s/f tyre has a cut not in exess of requierement but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 20 Jun 2016 80,591 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front metal brake pipe bracket broken but metal pipe is secure

Offside o/s/r and n/s/f tyre has a cut not in exess of requierement but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 16 Jun 2015 80,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension conpornants have surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre have cut on outer tyre wall and cut on inner tyre wall but not deep enough to reach tyre cords

n/s/r tyre have cut on tyre outer wall but not deep enough to reach tyre cordes

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly loose but not inadequately supported

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

exhaust loose on center clamp

leak from washer bottle area

Fail 21 Jul 2014 79,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

exhaust loose on center clamp

low washer light on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,023 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 77,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 73,352 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 73,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,044 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,092 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 52,997 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,479 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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EJ53 NLC is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EJ53 NLC, 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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EJ53 NLC is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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