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WX03 UXS

2003 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,604 mi
Last recorded116,604 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 UXS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 116,604 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 112,443 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 108,924 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 105,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (part of flexibles) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 101,795 miles

power steering pipes slightly corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded under coating

Pass 16 Nov 2019 96,277 miles

slight corrosion brake pipes

slight corrosion power steering pipes at n/s

Pass 26 Nov 2018 93,669 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 90,812 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,773 miles

Drivers door handle needs attention

Gearbox oil seal slight leak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 87,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,342 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 81,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,684 miles

EMS light on

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 74,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EMS light on

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 50,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 41,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,239 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,756 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 15,061 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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WX03 UXS is a 2003 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 89,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX03 UXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX03 UXS registered?

WX03 UXS is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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