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GK03 PZL

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

159,408 mi
Last recorded159,408 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 PZL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 159,408 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2024 157,382 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2023 149,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 144,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 142,372 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner/outer sill

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 142,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight corrosion to inner/outer sill

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 140,442 miles

Lower light corrosion to front and rear sub frames/suspension arms

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 140,442 miles

Lower light corrosion to front and rear sub frames/suspension arms

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 136,733 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 136,731 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 116,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 101,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 92,268 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 92,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure fowling on subframe o/s (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 83,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 May 2015 83,266 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 73,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,939 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,786 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 47,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,003 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,273 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,491 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,309 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,154 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,817 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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GK03 PZL is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 GK03 PZL, 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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GK03 PZL is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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