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FY03 BHW

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,730 mi
Last recorded59,730 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 BHW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,730 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 59,291 miles

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

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 58,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,582 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,602 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 53,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Minor surface corrosion on rigid brake line. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 51,970 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 51,970 miles

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

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,150 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,277 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,476 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,632 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 38,853 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear anti roll bar collars cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,716 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight weep from off side front inner cv gaitor

Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,836 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,585 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,518 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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FY03 BHW is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FY03 BHW, 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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FY03 BHW is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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