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MD03 XGS

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

157,523 mi
Last recorded157,523 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 XGS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 157,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear lens slight damage, light output/colour not affected

Offside Rear road wheel/alloy slight damage

Pass 10 Apr 2024 146,250 miles

Front fog lamps stay on (swicth dodgy)

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

Nearside Rear lens slight damage, light output/colour not affected

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

Offside Rear road wheel/alloy slight damage

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 146,250 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamps stay on (swicth dodgy)

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

Nearside Rear lens slight damage, light output/colour not affected

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

Offside Rear road wheel/alloy slight damage

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 146,249 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp washers inoperative (pre 2009)

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

Nearside Rear lens slight damage, light output/colour not affected

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

Offside Rear road wheel/alloy slight damage

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arms, and mounting prescribed areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 138,022 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 130,577 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 117,400 miles

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

Rear rear seats folded down not allowing inspection on rear seat belts

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,592 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,612 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Headlight level sender working but loose

Fail 11 Aug 2017 100,612 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Headlight level sender working but loose

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 77,684 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,149 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,913 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,516 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn and splitting

rear brake pads approx 80% worn, discs worn and corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes worn and splitting

rear brake pads approx 80% worn, discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2006 21,894 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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MD03 XGS is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MD03 XGS, 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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MD03 XGS is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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