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KE03 FNR

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,887 mi
Last recorded63,887 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 63,887 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,326 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,005 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 59,733 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,530 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to perrish.

oil leak (small crack in sump)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

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

Pass 31 May 2011 33,702 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,527 miles

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,350 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 22,349 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade slight long

Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 13,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 9,385 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 FNR is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KE03 FNR, 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 KE03 FNR registered?

KE03 FNR is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is KE03 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE03 FNR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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