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S3 JBY

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,279 mi
Last recorded108,279 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 JBY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 108,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 108,021 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 107,868 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn spring not broken but has slightly collapsed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 107,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 106,085 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 95,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,152 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,931 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,457 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,335 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,580 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,095 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,095 miles

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 May 2010 54,232 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 54,232 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Off side rear lamp lens crack.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,307 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 49,306 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,840 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,892 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,002 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 25,002 miles

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 Front 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)

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 JBY is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S3 JBY, 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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What year was S3 JBY registered?

S3 JBY is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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