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RE03 XVK

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,788 mi
Last recorded131,788 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 XVK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 131,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 128,992 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 125,641 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 122,292 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 118,310 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,421 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 112,716 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 108,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 103,296 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 98,900 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,536 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 91,556 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 87,529 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 82,518 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 82,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,509 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 58,509 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,159 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 46,159 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 33,125 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,527 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 28,527 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,353 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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RE03 XVK is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black 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 RE03 XVK, 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 RE03 XVK registered?

RE03 XVK is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 21 April 2003.

Is RE03 XVK safe to buy?

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