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A20 JUK

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,466 mi
Last recorded122,466 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JUK
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 122,466 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 122,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 118,751 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 118,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 115,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 115,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 113,270 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 111,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,662 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 106,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 104,838 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,233 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 91,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,857 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 87,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 85,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,954 miles

N/S front tyre wall damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,687 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,470 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,633 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 55,189 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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A20 JUK is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A20 JUK, 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 A20 JUK registered?

A20 JUK is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 25 November 2002.

Is A20 JUK safe to buy?

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