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AM02 VKS

2002 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,751 mi
Last recorded178,751 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi S391,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VKS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 178,751 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 174,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 170,829 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 169,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 166,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 156,702 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 156,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside and Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 145,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 137,707 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 128,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,910 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 100,891 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 May 2013 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2013 94,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,140 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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)

Offside front fog lamp not working and lense cracked

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

Pass 3 May 2011 80,413 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 7 May 2009 66,487 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2008 57,555 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 57,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside bottom ball joint rubber adrift

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 49,295 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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)

Pass 18 May 2006 40,147 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 40,145 miles

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

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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AM02 VKS is a 2002 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM02 VKS, 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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AM02 VKS is a 2002 Audi S3, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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