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SK03 EOS

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,596 mi
Last recorded142,596 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 EOS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 142,596 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 134,472 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,298 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,689 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

eml on dash

exhaust rubber split

Fail 7 Dec 2017 105,677 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

eml on dash

exhaust rubber split

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,384 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 85,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine fault light on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,039 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 79,700 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,822 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,005 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 69,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,698 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 56,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,847 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 40,569 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,374 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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SK03 EOS is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK03 EOS, 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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SK03 EOS is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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