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HJ03 ULZ

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,780 mi
Last recorded105,780 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 ULZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 105,780 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 105,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 102,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,528 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 98,528 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,511 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded be for brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,825 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Emissions not tested over heating (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded be for brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bottom arm Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bottom arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,600 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 75,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,862 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 70,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 66,096 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,368 miles

both front fog lights damaged

both rear springs corroded

both top mounts have slight play

offsdide rear lower wishbone bush worn but not resulting in movement

rear discs poor

Fail 19 Apr 2011 58,739 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,739 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,613 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 52,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,067 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,518 miles

O/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT PLAY.O/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,577 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 24,577 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,900 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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HJ03 ULZ is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ03 ULZ, 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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HJ03 ULZ is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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