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RJ03 TNF

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,987 mi
Last recorded101,987 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 TNF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 89,467 miles

offside front wiper smeary

Fail 7 Jan 2012 89,467 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front wiper smeary

Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,457 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,857 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,244 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 41,244 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres approx;2mm in center of tread.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,863 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,843 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 33,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,663 miles

small stone chip in zone A of windscreen not larger than 10mm in diameter

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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RJ03 TNF is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ03 TNF, 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 RJ03 TNF registered?

RJ03 TNF is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is RJ03 TNF safe to buy?

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