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S50 BLB

2003 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,032 mi
Last recorded174,032 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 BLB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 174,032 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 174,021 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 167,330 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 159,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 148,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox at silencer connecting pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 131,626 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 108,339 miles

Rear number plate water marked

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,402 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 90,043 miles

E. C. U. LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,097 miles

engine management lamp stays on

low on engine oil

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,038 miles

E M L and Service indicators on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 79,038 miles

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

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

E M L and Service indicators on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,972 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,987 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 67,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2012 62,508 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 57,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 57,711 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,070 miles

Both o s tyres wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,880 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,304 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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S50 BLB is a 2003 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S50 BLB, 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 S50 BLB registered?

S50 BLB is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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