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HS03 LUE

2003 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,480 mi
Last recorded130,480 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 LUE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 130,480 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 123,716 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge 225/45/17

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach cords 225/45/17

Fail 30 Jan 2016 123,714 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge 225/45/17

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach cords 225/45/17

Pass 26 Jan 2015 117,475 miles

cut in offside rear tyre side wall / no cord visable at time of test

nearside front suspension height link bar bent

steering creaking from rack

Pass 9 Jan 2014 107,942 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 90,691 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 90,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,051 miles

front no plate loose

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Feb 2012 69,051 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front no plate loose

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,075 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 47,486 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 47,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 33,782 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 33,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,182 miles

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

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

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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HS03 LUE is a 2003 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HS03 LUE, 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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HS03 LUE is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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