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LS52 THV

2003 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,463 mi
Last recorded155,463 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 THV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 155,463 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 155,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 152,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 148,514 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge--ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 148,514 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge--ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge ADVISE replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 142,333 miles

Front exhaust fittings

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery loose

Pass 28 Aug 2019 137,090 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

advise condition of exhaust

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

Fail 19 Aug 2019 137,051 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

advise condition of exhaust

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

advise headlight washers not working

Pass 9 Aug 2018 135,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 129,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 129,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed chafed on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,377 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing and has crackes

Fail 8 Aug 2016 126,361 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing and has crackes

Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,214 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 121,214 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 118,234 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 113,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light not illumanating

Fail 2 Aug 2013 113,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light not illumanating

Pass 9 Aug 2012 109,836 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 109,834 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 107,816 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 106,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 103,733 miles

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

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

Oil leak

show plates in boot

Pass 5 Dec 2008 98,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 91,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 77,075 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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LS52 THV is a 2003 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 LS52 THV, 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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LS52 THV is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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