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OE52 OKA

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,269 mi
Last recorded141,269 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 OKA
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 141,269 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor not connected to suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Both front Brake disks corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disk corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 134,161 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 134,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 131,197 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,947 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,391 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

Fail 4 Apr 2016 116,391 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

Pass 11 Apr 2015 111,531 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,483 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 102,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,824 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 94,453 miles

osr and nsr trailing arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,714 miles

osr and nsr suspention trailing arm rubber bushs slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2009 72,346 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,146 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 59,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,490 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 39,830 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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OE52 OKA is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE52 OKA, 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 OE52 OKA registered?

OE52 OKA is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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