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KL52 LCJ

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,645 mi
Last recorded79,645 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 LCJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 79,645 miles

No. plate lettering

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner c.v boot detoriation

o/s/f indicator fading

o/s/f track rod end wear

o/s/r shocker slight seepage

Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,645 miles

No. plate lettering

n/s/f inner c.v boot detoriation

o/s/f indicator fading

o/s/f track rod end wear

o/s/r shocker slight seepage

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,240 miles

damage and repair to o/s/f floor and wheel arch BORDERLINE

Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

damage and repair to o/s/f floor and wheel arch BORDERLINE

damage to both rear wheels BORDRLINE

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,457 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,170 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 60,727 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 60,723 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KL52 LCJ is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KL52 LCJ, 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 KL52 LCJ registered?

KL52 LCJ is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is KL52 LCJ safe to buy?

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