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GV03 JJX

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

180,587 mi
Last recorded180,587 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 JJX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 180,587 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 174,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 165,865 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 163,557 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 160,385 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 151,666 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 144,259 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Engine light on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 144,255 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Engine light on

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 134,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 125,912 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 124,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 115,709 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

the offside and nearside front tyres are slightly worn on there inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2013 115,666 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

the offside and nearside front tyres are slightly worn on there inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,970 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 46,654 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,701 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 75,727 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,809 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 47,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 47,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,401 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,615 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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GV03 JJX 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 73.9%.

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 GV03 JJX, 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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GV03 JJX is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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