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S22 SSR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,210 mi
Last recorded170,210 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 SSR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 170,210 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 168,201 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 167,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 164,824 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 164,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning noisy and rough in operation (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 152,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 143,920 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 141,494 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top strut bushes (2.7.4)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 141,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot caliper seized (3.5.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top strut bushes (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 138,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 136,519 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 109,445 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 109,445 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,428 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox seal

vibration from exhaust heat shield

Fail 21 Mar 2011 98,428 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox seal

vibration from exhaust heat shield

Pass 27 Mar 2010 81,970 miles

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Front discs slightly worn and corroded on working surfaces

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear discs slightly worn and corroded on working surfaces

Fail 26 Mar 2010 81,970 miles

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

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Front discs slightly worn and corroded on working surfaces

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear discs slightly worn and corroded on working surfaces

Pass 23 Apr 2009 74,849 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 74,783 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 63,285 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 63,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,133 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,957 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 44,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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S22 SSR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S22 SSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S22 SSR registered?

S22 SSR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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