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S30 HFK

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,589 mi
Last recorded102,589 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 HFK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 102,589 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak

small crack in windscreen not effecting drivers veiw

Pass 16 Mar 2020 101,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 100,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 100,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure both (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 87,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2013 80,812 miles

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

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)

advise both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 18 May 2012 74,517 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 May 2011 66,767 miles

advise both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split but no movement in them.

Pass 18 May 2010 60,487 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,874 miles

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

both front and rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 29,355 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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S30 HFK is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S30 HFK, 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 S30 HFK registered?

S30 HFK is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is S30 HFK safe to buy?

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