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KJ03 FCV

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,817 mi
Last recorded169,817 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 FCV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 169,817 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 161,035 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 153,226 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 146,279 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 2 Jan 2015 136,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 136,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 124,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 112,609 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 112,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 99,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,652 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 72,819 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 72,819 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,758 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear bush ,deteriorating,slight movement

nearside rear tyre feathered & wearing low inner tread

Fail 16 Mar 2009 69,758 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front lower suspension arm,rear bush ,deteriorating,slight movement

nearside rear tyre feathered & wearing low inner tread

Pass 1 Mar 2008 58,551 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 48,513 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,672 miles

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

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)

different tyre size tyres on front than are on rear, front-255/35x18, rear-225/40x18

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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KJ03 FCV is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KJ03 FCV, 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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KJ03 FCV is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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