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KJ53 HMY

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,890 mi
Last recorded116,890 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 HMY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 116,890 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,720 miles

** both front wipers juddering **

** both rear indicators discoloured **

** front screen wash reservoir area leaking when filled up **

offside rear tyre worn close to marker 225/40/18 - front tyres are 215/45/18

various body damage

Fail 25 Aug 2020 109,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

** both front wipers juddering **

** both rear indicators discoloured **

** brake wear warning on - nearside front outer brake pad worn to 2mm/ offside outer @ 6mm - discs worn **

** front screen wash reservoir area leaking when filled up **

offside rear tyre worn close to marker 225/40/18 - front tyres are 215/45/18

oil level on minimum warning on dash - oil leak

various body damage

Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screen wash leaking

various body damage

Fail 20 Sep 2019 96,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screen wash leaking

various body damage

Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,145 miles

various body damage

engine undercover broken and hanging

nearside front outer cv gaiter inner cone end insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2018 83,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall and heavily offshape 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled up but has a vast leak from reservoir or headlamp washer assembly on offside (3.5 (a))

engine undercover broken and hanging

nearside front outer cv gaiter inner cone end insecure

various body damage

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,138 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,567 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 68,567 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,552 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,828 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,862 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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KJ53 HMY is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KJ53 HMY, 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 KJ53 HMY registered?

KJ53 HMY is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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