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RL03 AEV

2003 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,213 mi
Last recorded59,213 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 AEV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 59,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 58,534 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 58,534 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 56,632 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 56,632 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,929 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,445 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 53,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,389 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 49,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2013 47,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,789 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,185 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 40,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,655 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 22,495 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 19,856 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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RL03 AEV is a 2003 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RL03 AEV, 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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What year was RL03 AEV registered?

RL03 AEV is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is RL03 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 AEV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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