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A16 KAV

2003 Audi S3

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,736 mi
Last recorded101,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KAV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 101,736 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 98,258 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 92,581 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 87,515 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 84,932 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,121 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,874 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,874 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,483 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 59,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,608 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 53,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,396 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,102 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,196 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,224 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,411 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,741 miles

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

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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A16 KAV is a 2003 Audi S3 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A16 KAV, 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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A16 KAV is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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