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S333 NOG

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,493 mi
Last recorded133,493 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 NOG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 133,493 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 131,533 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 130,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill- behind sill cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill- behind sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill- behind sill cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill- behind sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 129,672 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 127,068 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 123,414 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 115,831 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 115,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 108,420 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,811 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 98,810 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,373 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2012 83,220 miles

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

offside rear spring tail broken

Pass 28 Aug 2011 79,754 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,879 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,658 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres getting low on outer edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,084 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,314 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 38,955 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 38,950 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S333 NOG is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S333 NOG, 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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S333 NOG is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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