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S3 EXM

2003 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,727 mi
Last recorded144,727 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 144,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 142,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 141,269 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 138,734 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 133,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 125,553 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 125,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 125,346 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 119,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,838 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 113,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 109,568 miles

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

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

crack windscreen nearside

Fail 6 Aug 2016 109,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Both front outer C/V gaiters split around shaft

Crack in windscreen Nearside

Drivers seat recline mech faulty

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,599 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar link top rubber poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2015 105,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside front anti-roll bar link top rubber poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,220 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 90,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 86,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,237 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2011 75,997 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front seat back adjuster broken

movement in front top mounts

n/s/f lower arm bushes age cracking

o/s/r coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,945 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,579 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,374 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 40,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,382 miles

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

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 EXM is a 2003 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

S3 EXM is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is S3 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 EXM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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