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S3 FRX

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,292 mi
Last recorded68,292 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 FRX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 68,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,190 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 67,012 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 67,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,675 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 28,536 miles

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

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

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

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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S3 FRX is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S3 FRX, 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 S3 FRX registered?

S3 FRX is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is S3 FRX safe to buy?

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