MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside windscreen washer not working but n/s still clearing screen
Oil leak ()
possible traction control light on
windscreen damage but not seriously affecting drivers view of road
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside headlight cover broken
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outers (2.5.C.1a)
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)
passenger side rear tyre slightly perrished on the inside side wall
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges.
front tyres on 1-2 mm on edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi S3?
Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S3 VUW is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?
S3 VUW is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 30 May 2003.
Is S3 VUW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S3 VUW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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