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S3 OJJ

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

188,013 mi
Last recorded188,013 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OJJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 188,013 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight exhaust leak from front of rear silencer

Fail 27 Sep 2022 188,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight exhaust leak from front of rear silencer

Fail 1 Sep 2022 187,504 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends off both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 178,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

n/s/ front fog light inop

suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 178,817 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

engine oil level low

n/s/ front fog light inop

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 174,829 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion suspension components

Fail 14 Sep 2020 174,829 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides outer corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion suspension components

Pass 9 May 2019 160,800 miles

slight corrosion suspension components

Pass 14 May 2018 142,509 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2017 115,268 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 89,107 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 89,107 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 72,914 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,743 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,319 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 57,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 52,710 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,652 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,942 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 23,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S3 OJJ is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S3 OJJ, 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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S3 OJJ is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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