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YV03 RSY

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,486 mi
Last recorded122,486 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 RSY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 122,486 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 122,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 118,798 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,179 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 107,179 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 105,981 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 101,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 98,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,471 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,132 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,759 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 73,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2011 57,850 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 37,230 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 37,224 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,585 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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YV03 RSY is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YV03 RSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YV03 RSY registered?

YV03 RSY is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is YV03 RSY safe to buy?

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