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S3 HPY

2003 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,703 mi
Last recorded139,703 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 HPY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 139,703 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 139,703 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 139,688 miles

All 4 tyres starting to wear on edges

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2020 136,885 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 127,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,587 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 121,587 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2016 117,626 miles

both front drop link top rubbers starting to split

engine oil leaks

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

Pass 8 Dec 2015 112,151 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 104,839 miles

tyre wear o/s/f wearing close to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 Dec 2013 97,945 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 88,180 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 88,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 81,792 miles

N/S/F wishbone bush slightly worn

O/S/F Strut top mount has slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,748 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 73,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,956 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,221 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,020 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,928 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 35,797 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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S3 HPY is a 2003 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S3 HPY, 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 HPY is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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