MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear brake binding slightly.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
both front tyres worn low inner edges.
rear tyres 3/4 worn.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brake discs lipped.
front tyres wearing on inner edges.
nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge and outer sidewall damaged.
nearside rear tyre worn to limit.
offside rear tyre close to limit.
all brake discs lipped.
handbrake linkage on offside rear caliper not returning fully.
nail in nearside front tyre.
offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed.
slight play in front wishbones front bushes.
windscreen chipped.
all brake discs lipped.
offside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed.
offside rear brake caliper likage not fully returning.
windscreen chipped.
front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges.
slight wear in rear anti-roll bar links.
windscreen chipped.
front discs and pads worn.
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small seapage of grease around front cv gaitors
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S3 GYF is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 GYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S3 GYF is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2003.
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