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S3 AAX

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,691 mi
Last recorded102,691 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 AAX
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 102,691 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 102,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 99,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,139 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,179 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 98,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 89,610 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 86,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 81,986 miles

Headlights slightly faded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 May 2017 81,968 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlights slightly faded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 77,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2016 77,837 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 74,238 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 69,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 65,164 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,334 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 45,929 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 45,929 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2009 38,884 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 38,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 32,804 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 26,619 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,787 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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S3 AAX is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S3 AAX, 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 S3 AAX registered?

S3 AAX is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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