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S3 JPY

2003 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,059 mi
Last recorded117,059 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 JPY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,059 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 114,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 108,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 98,936 miles

Front and rear suspension modified/ lowered

Fail 15 Aug 2014 98,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear suspension modified/ lowered

Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,476 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 83,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 83,266 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,629 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,829 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,242 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 54,242 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,842 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,814 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 JPY is a 2003 Audi S3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 JPY registered?

S3 JPY is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is S3 JPY safe to buy?

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