MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear lens slight damage, light output/colour not affected
Offside Rear road wheel/alloy slight damage
Front fog lamps stay on (swicth dodgy)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear lens slight damage, light output/colour not affected
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear road wheel/alloy slight damage
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front fog lamps stay on (swicth dodgy)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear lens slight damage, light output/colour not affected
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear road wheel/alloy slight damage
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp washers inoperative (pre 2009)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear lens slight damage, light output/colour not affected
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear road wheel/alloy slight damage
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arms, and mounting prescribed areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear seats folded down not allowing inspection on rear seat belts
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Headlight level sender working but loose
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Headlight level sender working but loose
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( at rear) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( at rear) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
both front lower arm rear bushes worn and splitting
rear brake pads approx 80% worn, discs worn and corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
both front lower arm rear bushes worn and splitting
rear brake pads approx 80% worn, discs worn and corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MD03 XGS is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MD03 XGS, 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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MD03 XGS is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 15 July 2003.
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