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LR03 NGN

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,543 mi
Last recorded109,543 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 NGN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 109,543 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Aug 2014 109,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR Tyre perished between tread

Fail 2 Aug 2013 102,515 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine MIL on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSR Tyre perished between tread

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,170 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 96,166 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 89,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 81,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 74,789 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

front tyres 3mm.Rear tyre's 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,405 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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LR03 NGN is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LR03 NGN, 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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LR03 NGN is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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