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YL03 BBF

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,844 mi
Last recorded146,844 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BBF
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 146,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 135,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,605 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 128,541 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 125,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 125,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 123,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 120,359 miles

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both offside and nearside front) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2021 120,350 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (parking brake no effort at wheel) (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both offside and nearside front) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 117,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes been greased or other material (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 117,312 miles

Central Front Outer All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes been greased or other material (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 113,948 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 111,462 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 May 2017 111,460 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,358 miles

n/s front tyre worn edges

Fail 18 Apr 2016 109,356 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,057 miles

front suspension cross member very rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,011 miles

centre exhaust rubber split

screen cracked lower edge not in veiw

Pass 23 Apr 2013 96,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 96,401 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,189 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 83,182 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 77,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,489 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,051 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2006 56,923 miles

Centre Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YL03 BBF is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL03 BBF, 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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YL03 BBF is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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