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LY52 VPR

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,468 mi
Last recorded156,468 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 VPR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 156,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 156,026 miles

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

oil leak

sill cover fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2018 156,026 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

oil leak

sill cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 146,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 27 May 2017 146,462 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 4 Jun 2016 134,110 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 134,110 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 122,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 115,984 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,301 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 103,606 miles

front wipers falling apart

Fail 23 May 2012 103,605 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs heavily corroded in such case makes them dangerous

front wipers falling apart

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,904 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,105 miles

Front disc's worn

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 93,105 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front disc's worn

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 81,266 miles

Both front wheels very close to rubbing on body work on full left hand lock, steering wheel off centre

Both side rear discs showing signs of corrosion around braking surface edges

Fail 1 Jul 2009 80,999 miles

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion around edge of braking surface

Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,388 miles

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

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 2 May 2007 64,233 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,092 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 53,597 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 53,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 53,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LY52 VPR is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LY52 VPR, 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 LY52 VPR registered?

LY52 VPR is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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