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FJ53 OGA

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,081 mi
Last recorded67,081 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OGA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 67,081 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,558 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,888 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 14 Dec 2010 47,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,109 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 45,109 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2008 42,245 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,087 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,804 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 25,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FJ53 OGA is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ53 OGA, 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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What year was FJ53 OGA registered?

FJ53 OGA is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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