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VN03 WYX

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,160 mi
Last recorded128,160 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 WYX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2014 128,160 miles

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

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

nearside rear side inner cut no cord showing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 128,160 miles

nearside rear side inner cut no cord showing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 124,610 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2013 124,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 124,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 118,973 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 114,706 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 114,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2009 106,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 98,039 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 98,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R AND O/S/F TYRES INNER EDGES WORN

Fail 31 Aug 2007 88,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R AND O/S/F TYRES INNER EDGES WORN

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2006 63,341 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2006 62,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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VN03 WYX is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN03 WYX, 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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VN03 WYX is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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