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S300 AGE

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,947 mi
Last recorded117,947 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 AGE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 117,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,925 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 117,925 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 117,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 115,787 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 115,169 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 115,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 112,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,226 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 105,896 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 105,167 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,167 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 103,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 102,924 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 102,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 101,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 101,166 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 90,453 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,429 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 59,428 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S300 AGE is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S300 AGE, 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 S300 AGE registered?

S300 AGE is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is S300 AGE safe to buy?

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