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MD53 YXE

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,661 mi
Last recorded129,661 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 YXE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 129,661 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2023 128,512 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,738 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 114,676 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 107,775 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,789 miles

Oil leak engine

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,546 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 55,889 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 43,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 43,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,238 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre on legal tread limit 1.6mm

Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,915 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,449 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 18,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 17,200 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 14,599 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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MD53 YXE is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MD53 YXE, 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 MD53 YXE registered?

MD53 YXE is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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The MOT history for MD53 YXE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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