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LY03 FVV

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,542 mi
Last recorded85,542 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 FVV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 85,542 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,209 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 88,234 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 138,550 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 112,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 79,665 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 78,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 57,169 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 56,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LY03 FVV is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver 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 LY03 FVV, 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 LY03 FVV registered?

LY03 FVV is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 FVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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