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YK03 WDD

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,175 mi
Last recorded145,175 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 WDD
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 145,175 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 143,617 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 143,617 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 140,260 miles

Engine covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Airfreshner ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipes underneath (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 139,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 137,707 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 132,485 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,843 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 125,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 122,401 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 122,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 113,860 miles

parking brake only just passed 16%

Fail 15 Feb 2013 113,860 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front bottom arm bush starting to split

Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 87,889 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,854 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,480 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 59,480 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,897 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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YK03 WDD is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YK03 WDD, 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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YK03 WDD is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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