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86 VPJ

2002 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

177,269 mi
Last recorded177,269 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 VPJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 177,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 177,108 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 176,725 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 175,175 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 174,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 174,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 173,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 172,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 166,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 153,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 144,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 135,056 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 129,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 117,998 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 105,265 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 105,235 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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 92,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,413 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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86 VPJ is a 2002 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2002 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 91,930 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 86 VPJ, 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 24 years old, this Audi S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 86 VPJ registered?

86 VPJ is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is 86 VPJ safe to buy?

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