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OU03 FWE

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FWE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,257 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,662 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,560 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,368 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,984 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,565 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 63,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,094 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 59,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,444 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,658 miles

BOTH SILL PANELS BENT DUE TO JACKING CAR IN WRONG PLACE

Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OU03 FWE is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU03 FWE, 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 OU03 FWE registered?

OU03 FWE is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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