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OU03 NKT

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,625 mi
Last recorded131,625 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 131,625 miles

both rear tyres getting low

oil leak

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Fail 11 Dec 2019 131,624 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lights fogged up need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low rear level bracket broken , xenon lights level system inop (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in sidewall 225/45/17 falken (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/r tyre flat

oil leak

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,202 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 127,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,265 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 120,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring broken Both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,699 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 97,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 97,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 89,913 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 89,913 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,070 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 84,068 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 77,129 miles

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

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

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

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

dash brake wear lamp on

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 26 Apr 2011 77,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

dash brake wear lamp on

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 63,275 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2008 57,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 49,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 38,119 miles

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

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 NKT is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NKT, 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 NKT registered?

OU03 NKT is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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