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OU03 GLV

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,361 mi
Last recorded139,361 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 GLV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 139,361 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 126,581 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 126,581 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 118,604 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2012 109,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 109,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 104,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside mirror cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,602 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 96,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,102 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 68,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,338 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 54,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,217 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

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 GLV is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

OU03 GLV is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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