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S13 PBM

2003 Audi S3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,629 mi
Last recorded89,629 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 PBM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 89,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 89,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear free play in hand brake needs adjusting

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 88,689 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear free play in hand brake needs adjusting

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 88,626 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge wearing bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing bold on inner edge close to cords been exposed

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip stone (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,369 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,252 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 71,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,845 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 56,738 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,548 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,441 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,634 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 43,634 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,285 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 36,285 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,101 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,744 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,992 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,880 miles

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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S13 PBM is a 2003 Audi S3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S13 PBM, 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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S13 PBM is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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