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LV03 XZC

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,509 mi
Last recorded166,509 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 XZC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 166,509 miles

Nearside headlamp is deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 166,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp is deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 154,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 151,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 151,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 149,189 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 149,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 143,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 137,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 130,838 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 121,180 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 121,022 miles

Number plate lights dim

Rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

Brake pedal sunk down once and stability light flashed on once during test, but did not repeat and no cause is apparent, may require further investigation

Engine management light illuminated

Signs of brake fluid on offside front wishbone, may be historic and no leak was seen during test

Fail 29 Sep 2014 121,020 miles

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

Brake pedal sunk down once and stability light flashed on once during test, but did not repeat and no cause is apparent, may require further investigation

Engine management light illuminated

Number plate lights dim

Rear shock absorbers have a slight misting of oil

Signs of brake fluid on offside front wishbone, may be historic and no leak was seen during test

Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,761 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust cat heat sheild insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,931 miles

fuze box insecure on battery

Fail 15 Sep 2012 104,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

fuze box insecure on battery

non genuine braided front brake hoses fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,467 miles

battery box damaged and top fuze box loose

drivers door latch deteriorating slightly,door does not shut correctly if slammed hard

Fail 6 Sep 2011 95,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

battery box damaged and top fuze box loose

bonnet secondary safety catch seized

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,855 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 3 Sep 2010 84,823 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 26 Aug 2009 79,055 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 79,055 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,064 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and nearsdie front close to legal limit

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,955 miles

all tyres worn close to the legal limit

rear brake pads required soon

Pass 2 May 2006 54,411 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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LV03 XZC is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LV03 XZC, 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 LV03 XZC registered?

LV03 XZC is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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