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FY03 HHN

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,698 mi
Last recorded159,698 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 159,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 158,311 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 156,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 155,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 153,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 150,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 143,230 miles

engine coolant leak ( causing overheating )

offside front cv gaiter deteriorated`

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 19 Jun 2015 145,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine coolant leak ( causing overheating )

offside front cv gaiter deteriorated`

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2014 134,399 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 134,397 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 122,908 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 122,905 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 112,290 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 112,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 100,998 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,895 miles

n/s/f tyre worn more on inner edge and is on 2mm.

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter leaking grease slightly from outer clip.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn more on inner edge and is on 2mm.

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter leaking grease slightly from outer clip.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,207 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 37,425 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 HHN is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HHN, 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 HHN is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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