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OU03 TWF

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,220 mi
Last recorded154,220 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 154,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 153,449 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 152,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 152,383 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 151,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 150,467 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 149,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 148,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 147,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 142,936 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 140,052 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r & n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 138,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 138,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 137,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2012 137,563 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)

Fail 9 May 2012 137,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 135,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 May 2010 132,174 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 114,574 miles

O/s/f cv boot leaking grease no slits found

Fail 7 May 2008 99,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 99,702 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 75,216 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 51,186 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 50,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

225/45/17 91y

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

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 TWF is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TWF, 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 TWF registered?

OU03 TWF is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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