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S321 KYO

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,122 mi
Last recorded108,122 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 KYO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 108,122 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,886 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,532 miles

Exhaust catalyst looks temporarily fastened but ok & secure

Front No plate fixed over other

Rear No plate fixed over other

Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,770 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Mar 2014 91,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,450 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,449 miles

oil leak(sump plug)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 75,449 miles

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

oil leak(sump plug)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,385 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 57,679 miles

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

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,943 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,943 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 50,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,600 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 41,600 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,301 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)

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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S321 KYO is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S321 KYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S321 KYO registered?

S321 KYO is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is S321 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S321 KYO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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