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S3 VDG

2003 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,443 mi
Last recorded157,443 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VDG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 157,443 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 156,711 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 155,982 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 May 2024 155,964 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 150,099 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 145,386 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 143,597 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 139,489 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage In Swept Area Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 138,085 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 134,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 132,026 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 125,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 120,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 114,337 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 114,337 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,517 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 105,517 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,794 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,794 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,867 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 84,765 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding on free wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,765 miles

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

rear brakes binding on free wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,453 miles

oil leak osf driveshaft seal

slight play nsf wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2008 71,393 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 66,001 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,885 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 59,885 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 VDG is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S3 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

S3 VDG is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is S3 VDG safe to buy?

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