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VE03 RYU

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,680 mi
Last recorded128,680 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 RYU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 128,680 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 128,623 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 126,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,954 miles

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

both sides front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front suspension creaking during lock to lock

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2019 123,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front suspension creaking during lock to lock

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes need attension poss hand brake starting too wear

Rear number plate fading

Rear tyres starting too split inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Mar 2017 117,586 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 117,586 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 113,593 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers wearing

Fail 26 Mar 2016 113,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wipers wearing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 108,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 102,785 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,926 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 67,723 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 37,548 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,678 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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VE03 RYU is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VE03 RYU, 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 VE03 RYU registered?

VE03 RYU is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VE03 RYU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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