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LT03 CAA

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,256 mi
Last recorded82,256 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 CAA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 82,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake discs to small

Fail 1 Feb 2020 82,251 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake discs to small

Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,963 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 81,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damage in windscreen zone A more than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,315 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 80,502 miles

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

Fail 23 Jul 2016 80,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,114 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 80,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 May 2015 80,104 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mangement light on

Pass 25 Sep 2010 78,262 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,079 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,454 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 66,304 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,482 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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LT03 CAA is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT03 CAA, 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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LT03 CAA is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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