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ML53 NFO

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,123 mi
Last recorded117,123 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NFO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 117,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,859 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 97,821 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 88,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,502 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre slight damage

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,854 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 39,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,104 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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ML53 NFO is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML53 NFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML53 NFO registered?

ML53 NFO is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for ML53 NFO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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