2003 Audi A3 1.8L Petrol · S3 DPP
2003 Audi A3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 58,755 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S3 DPP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 58,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S3 DPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A3 (S3 DPP) between December 2005 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective rear levelling sensor arm broken (1.7.2)”.
S3 DPP Mileage History
- 01/12/200530,369 mi
- 01/12/200530,369 mi
- 06/07/200635,213 mi+4,844 mi
- 03/07/200739,290 mi+4,077 mi
- 05/07/200842,571 mi+3,281 mi
- 15/06/200945,211 mi+2,640 mi
- 14/06/201047,625 mi+2,414 mi
- 16/06/201047,674 mi+49 mi
- 13/06/201149,434 mi+1,760 mi
- 14/06/201250,259 mi+825 mi
- 13/06/201351,098 mi+839 mi
- 12/06/201451,796 mi+698 mi
- 17/06/201552,782 mi+986 mi
- 18/06/201552,782 mi
- 22/06/201653,791 mi+1,009 mi
- 23/06/201644,712 mi-9,079 mi
- 21/06/201754,625 mi+9,913 mi
- 22/06/201754,625 mi
- 08/06/201855,352 mi+727 mi
- 12/06/201955,888 mi+536 mi
- 12/06/201955,888 mi
- 12/06/202056,466 mi+578 mi
- 15/06/202156,806 mi+340 mi
- 21/07/202257,600 mi+794 mi
- 21/07/202358,213 mi+613 mi
- 11/06/202558,569 mi+356 mi
- 22/06/202658,755 mi+186 mi
Average of roughly 1,381 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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