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S4 VPM

2003 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,663 mi
Last recorded82,663 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 VPM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 82,663 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,543 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 78,140 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,760 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,303 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,430 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,487 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,859 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,951 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,030 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,227 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,704 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 31,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 21,057 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 11,258 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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S4 VPM is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S4 VPM, 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 S4 VPM registered?

S4 VPM is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is S4 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 VPM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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