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GV52 OVC

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,154 mi
Last recorded87,154 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 OVC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 87,154 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 84,959 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 82,379 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 79,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,299 miles

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)

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage, not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,636 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,627 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,070 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 60,070 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,294 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,940 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,974 miles

All wipers smearing

N/S sleeve on rear anti roll bar cracked and corroded

Water ingress in rear number plate

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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GV52 OVC is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GV52 OVC, 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 GV52 OVC registered?

GV52 OVC is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is GV52 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 OVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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