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S23 ESM

2004 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,114 mi
Last recorded100,114 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 ESM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 100,114 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 93,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 86,884 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 86,884 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,543 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 79,520 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper at offside (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,318 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2015

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking at filter (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

pad wear sensor warning lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,087 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 54,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise slight wheel bearing noise

offside electric window regulator faulty

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,042 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 52,042 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroding.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 52,012 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

offside rear shocker cover loose

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,903 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 28,332 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,064 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outside of tread and getting low

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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S23 ESM is a 2004 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S23 ESM, 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 22 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S23 ESM is a 2004 Audi S3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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