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KE03 DXS

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,533 mi
Last recorded135,533 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 DXS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,533 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 133,523 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 133,523 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,492 miles

Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,878 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 130,876 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust section insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres out of shape[inside edges]

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 5 Feb 2019 127,657 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres out of shape[inside edges]

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 3 Feb 2018 122,573 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 122,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked outer bolt (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked outer bolt (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 116,906 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 116,899 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 106,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge.

crack in windscreen

Fail 11 Feb 2016 104,301 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and uneven. 2254018

crack in windscreen.

offside front void of tread on inner edge. 2254018

Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,251 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,391 miles

NSR tyre valve perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

OSR tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,495 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 59,466 miles

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 54,825 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

oil leak

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,698 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

Pass 11 Apr 2009 44,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,128 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 39,075 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 27,660 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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KE03 DXS 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 69.2%.

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 KE03 DXS, 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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KE03 DXS is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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