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S300 RJE

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,900 mi
Last recorded116,900 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 RJE
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 116,900 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 114,405 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 113,178 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 111,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 109,484 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 108,087 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,710 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,106 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,733 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,601 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 91,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,389 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,986 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,986 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,943 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 70,943 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly feathered

Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,577 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,577 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,748 miles

REAR DISCS SHOWING SIGNES OF PITTING

WASHER FLUID LOW

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,179 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,072 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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S300 RJE is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S300 RJE, 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 S300 RJE registered?

S300 RJE is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is S300 RJE safe to buy?

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