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S444 MDR

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,871 mi
Last recorded97,871 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 MDR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,871 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,689 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,634 miles

Rear corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 94,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Intercooler pipe burst (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak causing negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,427 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre stepping

Fail 24 Apr 2019 89,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre stepping

Pass 12 May 2018 82,001 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 9 May 2018 81,891 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,900 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 68,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 58,965 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 57,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 51,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 46,947 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

rear brakes binding slightly,maybe due to the handbrake being adjusted a little to tightly. Brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 38,304 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the un derbody trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear discs lightly pitted with rust

there are high spots both front brake discs,more so on the nearside which may cause steering vibration when braking from speed

Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,212 miles

24% imbalance on the front brakes

front and rear discs corroded

front discs have high spots on them due to corrosion this may cause vibration when braking from speed

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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S444 MDR is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S444 MDR, 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 S444 MDR registered?

S444 MDR is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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