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FV53 DNX

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,409 mi
Last recorded175,409 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 DNX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 175,409 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 164,714 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 155,936 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 152,681 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 152,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 152,139 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 142,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 142,753 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2016 142,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

engine has rattle at idle speed

engine management lamp illuminated

fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 21 May 2015 133,087 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 133,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 125,770 miles

Advise: power steering oil cooler pipe very rusty

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 125,770 miles

Advise: power steering oil cooler pipe very rusty

Pass 24 May 2013 114,425 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 114,187 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 103,835 miles

Advise: fuel filler cap seal cracking

Fail 18 May 2012 103,829 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise: fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 12 May 2011 93,012 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 80,854 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 67,115 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 53,707 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 39,705 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,046 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FV53 DNX is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV53 DNX, 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 FV53 DNX registered?

FV53 DNX is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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