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S30 TDY

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,075 mi
Last recorded175,075 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 TDY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 175,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 166,240 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 165,214 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 160,783 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 158,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 155,465 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 150,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 145,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2017 142,008 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 135,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2015 125,850 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,890 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 109,621 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 103,598 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside 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 2 Jun 2011 92,980 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,905 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 55,831 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 41,027 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 33,831 miles

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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S30 TDY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S30 TDY, 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 S30 TDY registered?

S30 TDY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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