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ML03 YAV

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,671 mi
Last recorded72,671 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 YAV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 70,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,008 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,866 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake cables stiff

Pass 3 Apr 2008 52,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,195 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 43,195 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,134 miles

Front anti roll bar plastic bush split

Fail 4 Apr 2006 38,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front anti roll bar plastic bush split

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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ML03 YAV is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ML03 YAV, 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 ML03 YAV registered?

ML03 YAV is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is ML03 YAV safe to buy?

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