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VE03 UXG

2003 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,759 mi
Last recorded128,759 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi S389,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 UXG
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 128,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 128,143 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 128,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 127,310 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 124,539 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 103,731 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,940 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,730 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,099 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 82,073 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,556 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 73,120 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,188 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 62,112 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 62,110 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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VE03 UXG is a 2003 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VE03 UXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE03 UXG registered?

VE03 UXG is a 2003 Audi S3, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VE03 UXG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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