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SP52 ZCZ

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

124,154 mi
Last recorded124,154 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 ZCZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 124,154 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 105,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,985 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 95,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,185 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 89,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 83,904 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 83,901 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 75,472 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,458 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,481 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 64,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,223 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,195 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 57,180 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,702 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 52,702 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,192 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 45,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,396 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,455 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 30,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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SP52 ZCZ is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP52 ZCZ, 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 SP52 ZCZ registered?

SP52 ZCZ is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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